How far is Malibu, CA from San Diego, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Malibu and San Diego is 129.94 miles (209.11 km).
Flight distance from Malibu, CA to San Diego, CA is 129.94 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 18 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 16 minutes to travel from Malibu to San Diego with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Malibu, California to San Diego, California is: 151.01 miles (243.03 km) by car.
Driving from Malibu to San Diego will take approximately 02 hours 29 minutes.
#1 Malibu
City in Los Angeles County, California, United States
| Population | 11519 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 34°1'33"N 118°46'49"W |
| Latitude | 34.0257700 |
| Longitude | -118.7804000 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| 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 Malibu and San Diego
The distance between Malibu and San Diego is 243 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 42 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 Malibu and San Diego. The current time is 18:30:19.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 01 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 46 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 01 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 31 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 09 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 00 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 53 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 20.17 liters (5.33 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Malibu and San Diego.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Malibu to San Diego is $28.54 (diesel $33.02).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $28.54 | $29.8 | $30.6 | $33.02 |
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 May 07, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Malibu 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.
