How far is San Diego, CA from Fairbanks Ranch, CA?
The driving distance from San Diego, CA to Fairbanks Ranch, CA is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Diego and Fairbanks Ranch.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Diego and Fairbanks Ranch.
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Start on Front Street
8 m · 6 sec · Front Street
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Turn left onto West Broadway
88 m · 12 sec · West Broadway
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue
3072 ft · 1 min · 1st Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 5 North: Los Angeles
1017 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
13.5 mi · 16 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on San Diego Freeway
3.7 mi · 4 min · San Diego Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Del Mar Heights Road
1153 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Del Mar Heights Road
2900 ft · 1 min · Del Mar Heights Road
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Turn left onto El Camino Real
2 mi · 3 min · El Camino Real
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Turn right onto San Dieguito Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · San Dieguito Road
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Turn right onto Circa del Sur
979 ft · 43 sec · Circa del Sur
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Circa del Sur
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Diego and Fairbanks Ranch.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
San Diego Freeway
Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
13.5 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving San Diego and Sunny near Fairbanks Ranch.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Diego to Fairbanks Ranch?
The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Del Mar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from San Diego and 12.2 miles from Fairbanks Ranch.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.45 one way or $10.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Diego and Sunny near Fairbanks Ranch.
Stop Ideas Near Del Mar
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
1906 Lodge
Crown City Inn
Hotel del Coronado, Curio Collection by Hilton
San Diego County Administration Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Del Mar.
Solana Beach
Sorrento Valley station
Encinitas, CA
Carlsbad Poinsettia, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Diego and Fairbanks Ranch. Straight-line distance: 19.27 mi (31.01 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 Fairbanks Ranch
Situated inland in San Diego County at an elevation of approximately 161 feet, this census-designated place occupies rolling terrain in Southern California.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.9939300, -117.1872600 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairbanks Ranch (-117.18726, 32.99393)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $6.26 | $5.45 | $10.89 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $5.65 | $11.31 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $5.82 | $11.64 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $7.32 | $14.64 |
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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