How far is San Diego, CA from Agoura Hills, CA?

The driving distance from San Diego, CA to Agoura Hills, CA is about 158.9 miles (255.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.1 miles (217.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
158.92 mi
03h 09m
Flight
135.1 mi
217.42 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.1 mi
Kilometers
217.42 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.92 mi
Kilometers
255.76 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Agoura Hills
Thu, Apr 16, 10:16 PM PDT
Return by in San Diego
Fri, Apr 17, 1:26 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Diego
2026-04-16T19:07
Arrive Agoura Hills
Thu, Apr 16, 10:16 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:40 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Diego
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
San Joaquin Hills
CA

Census designated place

From San Diego
79.5 mi
01h 34m
To Agoura Hills
79.4 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between San Diego and Agoura Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Diego and Agoura Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on Front Street

    8 m · 6 sec · Front Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Broadway

    88 m · 12 sec · West Broadway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue

    3072 ft · 1 min · 1st Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 5 North: Los Angeles

    1017 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway

    13.5 mi · 16 min · San Diego Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on San Diego Freeway

    36.3 mi · 43 min · San Diego Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway

    18.1 mi · 21 min · San Diego Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor

    14.1 mi · 16 min · San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor

  9. 9

    Continue on Corona Del Mar Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · Corona Del Mar Freeway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · San Diego Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    42.5 mi · 49 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 101 North, US 101 South: Ventura, Los Angeles

    3062 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 101 North: Ventura

    3235 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Ventura Freeway

    17.2 mi · 20 min · Ventura Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Kanan Road

    1551 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Kanan Road

    1325 ft · 44 sec · Kanan Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Agoura Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Agoura Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Ladyface Court

    776 ft · 36 sec · Ladyface Court

  19. 19

    Turn straight

    132 m · 34 sec

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left

    157 m · 39 sec

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right

    86 m · 21 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between San Diego and Agoura Hills.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
San Diego Freeway
120 mi · 75%
Ventura Freeway
17.2 mi · 11%
San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor
14.1 mi · 9%
Corona Del Mar Freeway
4.02 mi · 3%
US 101 North
1.19 mi · 1%
Agoura Road
0.78 mi
Longest Stretch

San Diego Freeway

Keep slight left

42.5 mi · 00h 49m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.8 mi
135.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
San Joaquin Hills
01h 34m from San Diego
Leave By
10:40 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving San Diego and Sunny near Agoura Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from San Diego to Agoura Hills?

The road trip is about 158.9 miles (255.8 km) and usually takes 03h 09m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

San Joaquin Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.5 miles from San Diego and 79.4 miles from Agoura Hills.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 135.1 miles (217.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:40 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.36 one way or $64.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around San Diego and Sunny near Agoura Hills.

Stop Ideas Near San Joaquin Hills

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around San Joaquin Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
Stay option 14.5 mi away

Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

Anaheim , CA
1600 Disneyland Dr, Anaheim, CA 92802, United States
Rating 4.7/5 9,122 reviews Hotel,Resort hotel
Newport Beach Municipal Operations
Scenic stop 6.3 mi away

Newport Beach Municipal Operations

Newport Beach , CA
592 Superior Ave, Newport Beach, CA 92663, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office,Government office,Park
City of Lake Forest
Practical stop 8.8 mi away

City of Lake Forest

San Joaquin Hills
Rating 4.8/5 12 reviews Government office,Service establishment
City of Tustin Parks & Recreation
Meeting point 8.7 mi away

City of Tustin Parks & Recreation

Tustin , CA
300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 92780, United States
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to San Joaquin Hills.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Diego and Agoura Hills. Straight-line distance: 135.1 mi (217.42 km).

San Diego

#1 San Diego

The eighth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Diego metropolitan area.

Population1,422,420
Coordinates32.7157100, -117.1647200
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Agoura Hills

#2 Agoura Hills

City in Los Angeles County, California

Population19,881
Coordinates34.1363900, -118.7745300
Altitude513
CountryUnited States
Start: San Diego (-117.16472, 32.71571)
End: Agoura Hills (-118.77453, 34.13639)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 256 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.61 gal
21.23 L · about $32.36
Round trip
$64.73
11.22 gal · 42.46 L
Estimated CO2
49.9 kg one way
Round trip: 99.7 kg / 220 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $32.36 $64.73
Mid-grade $6.07 $34.03 $68.06
Premium $6.24 $35.02 $70.05
Diesel $7.57 $42.45 $84.90

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between San Diego and Agoura Hills. The current time is 19:07:06.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.