How far is Rancho Santa Fe, CA from San Diego, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Rancho Santa Fe and San Diego is 21.16 miles (34.06 km).

Flight distance from Rancho Santa Fe, CA to San Diego, CA is 21.16 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Rancho Santa Fe, California to San Diego, California is: 25.68 miles (41.34 km) by car.

Driving from Rancho Santa Fe to San Diego will take approximately 00 hours 32 minutes.

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#1 Rancho Santa Fe

Census-designated place in San Diego County, California, United States

Population 3117
GPS Coordinates 33°1'13"N 117°12'10"W
Latitude 33.0203200
Longitude -117.2028100
Altitude 75
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Rancho Santa Fe and San Diego

The distance between Rancho Santa Fe and San Diego is 41 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 27 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 Rancho Santa Fe and San Diego. The current time is 13:50:23.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 51 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 38 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 30 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 25 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 22 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 20 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 19 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3.43 liters (0.91 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rancho Santa Fe and San Diego.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rancho Santa Fe to San Diego is $4.85 (diesel $5.62).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $4.85 $5.07 $5.21 $5.62

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 27, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Rancho Santa Fe 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.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Anaheim, CA to Rancho Santa Fe 79.31 miles (128 km)

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Driving distance from Bakersfield, CA to Rancho Santa Fe 220.89 miles (355 km)

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Driving distance from Fresno, CA to Rancho Santa Fe 328.59 miles (529 km)

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Driving distance from Laguna, CA to Rancho Santa Fe 484.69 miles (780 km)

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Driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Rancho Santa Fe 103.17 miles (166 km)

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Driving distance from Oakland, CA to Rancho Santa Fe 480.07 miles (773 km)

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Driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Rancho Santa Fe 494.01 miles (795 km)

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Driving distance from San Jose, CA to Rancho Santa Fe 449.9 miles (724 km)

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Driving distance from Santa Ana, CA to Rancho Santa Fe 71.98 miles (116 km)

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