How far is San Diego, CA from Jurupa Valley, CA?
The driving distance from San Diego, CA to Jurupa Valley, CA is about 106.1 miles (170.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.5 miles (145.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.
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, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Diego and Jurupa Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Diego and Jurupa Valley.
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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
8.7 mi · 10 min · Corona Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sixth Street
1457 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto 6th Street
816 ft · 27 sec · 6th Street
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Turn right onto Hamner Avenue
2.6 mi · 5 min · Hamner Avenue
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Turn right onto Limonite Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Limonite Avenue
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Turn left onto Etiwanda Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Etiwanda Avenue
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Turn right onto Jurupa Road
2078 ft · 57 sec · Jurupa Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jurupa Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Diego and Jurupa Valley.
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 Jurupa Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Diego to Jurupa Valley?
The road trip is about 106.1 miles (170.7 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?
Rainbow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.1 miles from San Diego and 53 miles from Jurupa Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.5 miles (145.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 2:24 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.58 one way or $43.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around San Diego and Mostly Sunny near Jurupa Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Rainbow
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Wildomar
Superior Court of California, County of Riverside - Southwest Justice Center
City Of Temecula
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rainbow.
Oceanside Transit Center
Sun City, California
Carlsbad Village station
Carlsbad Poinsettia, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Diego and Jurupa Valley. Straight-line distance: 90.52 mi (145.68 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 Jurupa Valley
The most populous city in Riverside County, California.
| Population | 109,745 |
| Coordinates | 33.9925100, -117.5164400 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jurupa Valley (-117.51644, 33.99251)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 171 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $21.58 | $43.15 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $22.69 | $45.37 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $23.35 | $46.70 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $28.30 | $56.60 |
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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