How far is Palm Desert, CA from San Diego, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Palm Desert and San Diego is 83.14 miles (133.8 km).
Flight distance from Palm Desert, CA to San Diego, CA is 83.14 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 15 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 13 minutes to travel from Palm Desert to San Diego with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Palm Desert, California to San Diego, California is: 124.38 miles (200.17 km) by car.
Driving from Palm Desert to San Diego will take approximately 02 hours 23 minutes.
#1 Palm Desert
A city in Riverside County, California. It is located in the Coachella Valley region of the state. Palm Desert is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Palm Desert International Tennis Garden and the Palm Desert Art Museum.
| Population | 53524 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°43'21"N 116°22'37"W |
| Latitude | 33.7225500 |
| Longitude | -116.3769700 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| 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 Palm Desert and San Diego
The distance between Palm Desert and San Diego is 200 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 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 Palm Desert and San Diego. The current time is 04:56:37.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 08 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 06 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 29 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 04 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 46 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 39 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 33 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 16.61 liters (4.39 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Palm Desert and San Diego.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Palm Desert to San Diego is $23.5 (diesel $27.19).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $23.5 | $24.54 | $25.21 | $27.19 |
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 Palm Desert 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.
