How far is Los Angeles, CA from Seeley, CA?
The driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Seeley, CA is about 216.4 miles (348.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 171 miles (275.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 13m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Los Angeles and Seeley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Angeles and Seeley.
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Start on West 1st Street
21 m · 10 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1465 ft · 35 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East Aliso Street
103 m · 13 sec · East Aliso Street
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Take the ramp straight toward US 101 South, I 10 East, I 5 South
776 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
28.8 mi · 34 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
1241 ft · 16 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Broadway, Main Street, Santa Ana
1.3 km · 57 sec
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Keep slight left
788 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South
981 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
1.3 km · 54 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
1.2 km · 52 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Newport Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Newport Avenue
1943 ft · 44 sec · Newport Avenue
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Turn left onto Walnut Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Walnut Avenue
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Turn left onto Jamboree Road
2595 ft · 38 sec · Jamboree Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South
1479 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
5.5 mi · 6 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
1.3 km · 56 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Merge slight right onto San Diego Freeway
62.4 mi · 1 hr 13 min · San Diego Freeway
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Take the exit slight left
1.3 km · 55 sec
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Continue on Jacob Dekema Freeway
4 mi · 5 min · Jacob Dekema Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 52: Junction
992 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 52 East: Santee
2985 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Clemente Canyon Freeway
13.1 mi · 15 min · San Clemente Canyon Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 67 North: Ramona
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto San Vicente Freeway
3 mi · 3 min · San Vicente Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Mapleview Street East, Business District
48 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Mapleview Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Mapleview Street
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Continue on Lake Jennings Park Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Lake Jennings Park Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 8 East: El Centro
1409 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kumeyaay Highway
82.9 mi · 1 hr 30 min · Kumeyaay Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Drew Road
1399 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Drew Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Drew Road
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Continue on Haskell Road
667 ft · 24 sec · Haskell Road
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Turn left
57 m · 14 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Los Angeles and Seeley.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Kumeyaay Highway
Merge slight left onto Kumeyaay Highway
82.9 mi · 01h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Los Angeles and Sunny near Seeley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Los Angeles to Seeley?
The road trip is about 216.4 miles (348.3 km) and usually takes 04h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Del Mar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.2 miles from Los Angeles and 108.2 miles from Seeley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 171 miles (275.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:34 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.08 one way or $88.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Los Angeles and Sunny near Seeley.
Stop Ideas Near Del Mar
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
1906 Lodge
Crown City Inn
Hotel del Coronado, Curio Collection by Hilton
San Diego County Administration Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Del Mar.
Solana Beach
Sorrento Valley station
Encinitas, CA
Carlsbad Poinsettia, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Los Angeles and Seeley. Straight-line distance: 170.98 mi (275.16 km).
#1 Los Angeles
The second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Los Angeles metropolitan area.
| Population | 3,970,219 |
| Coordinates | 34.0522300, -118.2436800 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Seeley
Census-designated place in Imperial County, California
| Population | 1,739 |
| Coordinates | 32.7931100, -115.6911100 |
| Altitude | -11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Seeley (-115.69111, 32.79311)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 348 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 42m |
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 | $44.08 | $88.15 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $46.34 | $92.69 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $47.70 | $95.39 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $57.81 | $115.62 |
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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