How far is San Diego, CA from Glendora, CA?
The driving distance from San Diego, CA to Glendora, CA is about 125.4 miles (201.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.1 miles (170.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.
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 Riverside County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Diego and Glendora.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Diego and Glendora.
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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
6.3 mi · 7 min · Escondido Freeway
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Continue on Temecula Valley Freeway
18.7 mi · 20 min · Temecula Valley Freeway
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Continue on Corona Freeway
9.6 mi · 10 min · Corona Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Corona Freeway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Corona Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 91: Beach Cities, Riverside
953 ft · 23 sec · Corona Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Corona Freeway
1.3 km · 2 min · Corona Freeway
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Merge slight left
4.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 71 North: Ontario, Pomona
2014 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Corona Freeway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Corona Freeway
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Continue on Chino Valley Freeway
12.7 mi · 15 min · Chino Valley Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 57 North
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 210 West: Pasadena
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Grand Avenue
1513 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto West Baseline Road
1966 ft · 47 sec · West Baseline Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Glendora Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · South Glendora Avenue
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Turn right onto East Foothill Boulevard
14 m · 1 sec · East Foothill Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Foothill Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Diego and Glendora.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving San Diego and Mostly Sunny near Glendora.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Diego to Glendora?
The road trip is about 125.4 miles (201.8 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?
Murrieta Hot Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.8 miles from San Diego and 62.6 miles from Glendora.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.1 miles (170.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 1:38 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.50 one way or $51.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around San Diego and Mostly Sunny near Glendora.
Stop Ideas Near Murrieta Hot Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Rodeway Inn & Suites Canyon Lake I-15
Summerly Community Park - City of Lake Elsinore
City of Wildomar
Superior Court of California, County of Riverside - Southwest Justice Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Murrieta Hot Springs.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Diego and Glendora. Straight-line distance: 106.13 mi (170.8 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 Glendora
A city in Los Angeles County, California.
| Population | 50,517 |
| Coordinates | 34.1361200, -117.8653400 |
| Altitude | 236 |
| Country | United States |
End: Glendora (-117.86534, 34.13612)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 202 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $25.50 | $51.00 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $26.81 | $53.62 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $27.59 | $55.19 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $33.45 | $66.89 |
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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