How far is San Diego, CA from Anza, CA?
The driving distance from San Diego, CA to Anza, CA is about 90.7 miles (145.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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 54m.
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.
Census-designated place in San Diego County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Diego and Anza.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Diego and Anza.
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Start on Front Street
8 m · 6 sec · Front Street
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Turn left onto West Broadway
3088 ft · 1 min · West Broadway
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Turn left onto 11th Avenue
1146 ft · 25 sec · 11th Avenue
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Continue on Cabrillo Parkway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Cabrillo Parkway
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Continue on Cabrillo Freeway
8.3 mi · 10 min · Cabrillo Freeway
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Keep slight left
2688 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on Semper Fi Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Semper Fi Highway
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Continue on Escondido Freeway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Escondido Freeway
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Continue on Tony Gwynn Memorial Freeway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Tony Gwynn Memorial Freeway
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Continue on Escondido Freeway
5.9 mi · 7 min · Escondido Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Escondido Freeway
6.9 mi · 8 min · Escondido Freeway
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Continue on Avocado Highway
21.9 mi · 23 min · Avocado Highway
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Continue on Escondido Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Escondido Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 79: Indio, Temecula Parkway
1353 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Temecula Parkway
1098 ft · 27 sec · Temecula Parkway
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Turn right onto Old Town Front Street
120 m · 13 sec · Old Town Front Street
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Continue on Old Town Front Street
122 m · 22 sec · Old Town Front Street
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Turn left onto Temecula Parkway
10 mi · 14 min · Temecula Parkway
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Continue straight
7.9 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto Cahuilla Road
14.9 mi · 22 min · Cahuilla Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cahuilla Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Diego and Anza.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Avocado Highway
Continue on Avocado Highway
21.9 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving San Diego and Rain Showers Likely near Anza.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Diego to Anza?
The road trip is about 90.7 miles (145.9 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?
Bonsall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.4 miles from San Diego and 45.3 miles from Anza.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 2:40 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.44 one way or $32.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around San Diego and Rain Showers Likely near Anza.
Stop Ideas Near Bonsall
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Holiday Inn Carlsbad - San Diego, an IHG Hotel
City of Temecula Civic Center
Dixon Lake Campground
Comfort Inn Escondido San Diego North County
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bonsall.
Oceanside Transit Center
Carlsbad Village station
Carlsbad Poinsettia, CA
Encinitas, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Diego and Anza. Straight-line distance: 64.58 mi (103.93 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Anza
Anza is a place in California, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.5550300, -116.6736300 |
| Altitude | 1195 |
| Country | United States |
End: Anza (-116.67363, 33.55503)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 146 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $16.44 | $32.88 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $17.29 | $34.58 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $17.79 | $35.59 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $21.57 | $43.13 |
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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