How far is Lancaster, CA from San Diego, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Lancaster and San Diego is 147.92 miles (238.05 km).
Flight distance from Lancaster, CA to San Diego, CA is 147.92 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Lancaster to San Diego with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Lancaster, California to San Diego, California is: 179.94 miles (289.59 km) by car.
Driving from Lancaster to San Diego will take approximately 03 hours 08 minutes.
#1 Lancaster
The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California. It is located in the Antelope Valley in southern California. Lancaster is known for its many aerospace companies, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Antelope Valley College Planetarium and the Lancaster Museum of Art & History.
| Population | 155822 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 34°41'53"N 118°8'12"W |
| Latitude | 34.6980400 |
| Longitude | -118.1367400 |
| Altitude | 719 |
| Country | United States |
#2 San Diego
The eighth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Diego metropolitan area. It is located on the coast of Southern California, at the border with Mexico. San Diego is a major center for tourism and is home to the San Diego Zoo.
| Population | 1422420 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°42'57"N 117°9'53"W |
| Latitude | 32.7157100 |
| Longitude | -117.1647200 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in San Diego: Front Street (-117.164717,32.71571)
Estimated Travel Time Between Lancaster and San Diego
The distance between Lancaster and San Diego is 290 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 13 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Lancaster and San Diego. The current time is 08:08:05.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 59 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 29 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 35 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 59 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 34 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 23 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 14 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 24.04 liters (6.35 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lancaster and San Diego.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lancaster to San Diego is $34 (diesel $39.34).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $34 | $35.51 | $36.47 | $39.34 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in California ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $5.355 (Diesel $6.196) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lancaster and San Diego (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
