How far is Lakeview, CA from San Diego, CA?
The driving distance from Lakeview, CA to San Diego, CA is about 88.9 miles (143 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.6 miles (124.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in San Diego County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeview and San Diego.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeview and San Diego.
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Start on Ramona Expressway
2957 ft · 48 sec · Ramona Expressway
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Continue on Ramona Expressway
1.5 km · 2 min · Ramona Expressway
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Turn left onto Lakeview Avenue
3 mi · 5 min · Lakeview Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Nuevo Road
3115 ft · 1 min · Nuevo Road
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Turn left onto Menifee Road
8.1 mi · 14 min · Menifee Road
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Turn right onto Newport Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Newport Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 215 South
1437 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Escondido Freeway
16.2 mi · 18 min · Escondido Freeway
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Continue on Avocado Highway
21.9 mi · 24 min · Avocado Highway
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Continue on Escondido Freeway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Escondido Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Escondido Freeway
8.7 mi · 10 min · Escondido Freeway
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Continue on Tony Gwynn Memorial Freeway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Tony Gwynn Memorial Freeway
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Continue on Escondido Freeway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Escondido Freeway
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Continue on Semper Fi Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Semper Fi Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 163 South
1.2 km · 52 sec
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Continue on Cabrillo Freeway
8.2 mi · 9 min · Cabrillo Freeway
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Continue on Cabrillo Parkway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Cabrillo Parkway
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Continue on Cabrillo Parkway
1.3 km · 1 min · Cabrillo Parkway
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Continue on 10th Avenue
1507 ft · 42 sec · 10th Avenue
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Turn right onto Broadway
2811 ft · 1 min · Broadway
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Turn left onto Front Street
8 m · 1 sec · Front Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Front Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeview and San Diego.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Avocado Highway
Continue on Avocado Highway
21.9 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Lakeview and Chance Rain Showers near San Diego.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakeview to San Diego?
The road trip is about 88.9 miles (143 km) and usually takes 01h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bonsall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.4 miles from Lakeview and 45.4 miles from San Diego.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.6 miles (124.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:14 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.11 one way or $36.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lakeview and Chance Rain Showers near San Diego.
Stop Ideas Near Bonsall
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians
Dixon Lake Campground
Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bonsall.
Oceanside Transit Center
Carlsbad Village station
Carlsbad Poinsettia, CA
Encinitas, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeview and San Diego. Straight-line distance: 77.63 mi (124.94 km).
#1 Lakeview
Lakeview is a place in California, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.8386300, -117.1180900 |
| Altitude | 442 |
| Country | United States |
#2 San Diego
The eighth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Diego metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,422,420 |
| Coordinates | 32.7157100, -117.1647200 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Front Street (-117.164717, 32.71571)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 143 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $18.11 | $36.23 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $19.05 | $38.09 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $19.60 | $39.21 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $23.76 | $47.52 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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