How far is North Tustin, CA from San Diego, CA?
The driving distance from North Tustin, CA to San Diego, CA is about 88.4 miles (142.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.1 miles (130.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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.
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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.
The second 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 North Tustin and San Diego.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Tustin and San Diego.
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Start on Risa Place
140 m · 26 sec · Risa Place
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Turn left onto Appian Way
83 m · 13 sec · Appian Way
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Turn right onto Marble Arch Drive
526 ft · 29 sec · Marble Arch Drive
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Turn left onto Pincian Way
87 m · 18 sec · Pincian Way
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Turn left onto La Loma Drive
1876 ft · 39 sec · La Loma Drive
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Turn right onto Red Hill Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Red Hill Avenue
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Turn left onto Irvine Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · Irvine Boulevard
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Turn right onto Jamboree Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Jamboree Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South
1193 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
5.7 mi · 7 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
76.5 mi · 1 hr 29 min · San Diego Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Front Street, Civic Center, 2nd Avenue
1164 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Front Street, Civic Center
592 ft · 15 sec
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Continue on Front Street
2662 ft · 2 min · 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 North Tustin 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.
San Diego Freeway
Merge slight right onto San Diego Freeway
76.5 mi · 01h 29m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving North Tustin and Mostly Sunny near San Diego.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Tustin to San Diego?
The road trip is about 88.4 miles (142.3 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?
Oceanside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.2 miles from North Tustin and 44.2 miles from San Diego.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.1 miles (130.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 3:16 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.00 one way or $36.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Tustin and Mostly Sunny near San Diego.
Stop Ideas Near Oceanside
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Grand Pacific Palisades Resort
Vista Civic Center
Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort and Spa
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oceanside.
Oceanside Transit Center
Carlsbad Village station
Carlsbad Poinsettia, CA
Encinitas, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Tustin and San Diego. Straight-line distance: 81.07 mi (130.47 km).
#1 North Tustin
Census-designated place in Orange County, California
| Population | 24,917 |
| Coordinates | 33.7644600, -117.7939400 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| 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: 142 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 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 | $18.00 | $36.00 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $18.93 | $37.85 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $19.48 | $38.96 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $23.61 | $47.22 |
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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