How far is Mira Mesa, CA from San Diego, CA?
The driving distance from Mira Mesa, CA to San Diego, CA is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in San Diego County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mira Mesa and San Diego.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mira Mesa and San Diego.
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Start on Camino Ruiz
10 m · 6 sec · Camino Ruiz
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Continue on Camino Ruiz
1.9 mi · 4 min · Camino Ruiz
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Miramar Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Miramar Road
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Turn right onto Kearny Villa Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · Kearny Villa Road
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Continue on Old U.S. Route 395
1.2 km · 48 sec · Old U.S. Route 395
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Continue on Kearny Villa Road
706 ft · 11 sec · Kearny Villa Road
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Take the exit right toward CA 163 South
1632 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cabrillo Freeway
7.7 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 Mira Mesa and San Diego.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Cabrillo Freeway
Merge slight left onto Cabrillo Freeway
7.72 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Mira Mesa and Sunny near San Diego.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mira Mesa to San Diego?
The road trip is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
La Mesa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Mira Mesa and 9.2 miles from San Diego.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.88 one way or $7.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mira Mesa and Sunny near San Diego.
Stop Ideas Near La Mesa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
El Primero Boutique Hotel
Crown City Inn
L'Auberge Del Mar
San Diego County Administration Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to La Mesa.
Santa Fe Depot
Old Town Transit Center
Sorrento Valley station
Solana Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mira Mesa and San Diego. Straight-line distance: 13.86 mi (22.31 km).
#1 Mira Mesa
Situated on a mesa bounded by canyons in northern San Diego, this extensive suburban community sits at an elevation of approximately 436 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.9156000, -117.1439200 |
| Altitude | 133 |
| 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: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $6.26 | $3.88 | $7.76 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $4.03 | $8.06 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $4.15 | $8.29 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $5.22 | $10.43 |
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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