How far is San Diego, CA from Marina del Rey, CA?
The driving distance from San Diego, CA to Marina del Rey, CA is about 131 miles (210.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.7 miles (184.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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 38m.
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.
City in Orange County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Diego and Marina del Rey.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Diego and Marina del Rey.
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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
36.3 mi · 43 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway
18.1 mi · 21 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor
14.1 mi · 16 min · San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor
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Continue on Corona Del Mar Freeway
4 mi · 5 min · Corona Del Mar Freeway
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
9.6 mi · 11 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight left
29.4 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 90 West: Marina del Rey
3239 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Marina Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Marina Freeway
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Continue on Marina Expressway
1487 ft · 30 sec · Marina Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Lincoln Boulevard
2654 ft · 44 sec · Lincoln Boulevard
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Turn left onto Washington Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Washington Boulevard
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Turn left onto Via Marina
1458 ft · 49 sec · Via Marina
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Turn left onto Panay Way
2177 ft · 2 min · Panay Way
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Continue on Panay Way
94 m · 19 sec · Panay Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Diego and Marina del Rey.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
San Diego Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on San Diego Freeway
36.3 mi · 00h 43m
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 Cloudy leaving San Diego and Mostly Clear near Marina del Rey.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Diego to Marina del Rey?
The road trip is about 131 miles (210.8 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?
San Juan Capistrano is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.6 miles from San Diego and 65.5 miles from Marina del Rey.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.7 miles (184.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 1:14 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.65 one way or $53.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around San Diego and Mostly Clear near Marina del Rey.
Stop Ideas Near San Juan Capistrano
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
City of Lake Forest
Laguna Niguel City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to San Juan Capistrano.
San Juan Capistrano
San Clemente Pier station
Irvine Transportation Center
Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Diego and Marina del Rey. Straight-line distance: 114.68 mi (184.56 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 Marina del Rey
Census designated place
| Population | 8,866 |
| Coordinates | 33.9802900, -118.4517400 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Marina del Rey (-118.45174, 33.98029)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 211 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $26.65 | $53.31 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $28.02 | $56.05 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $28.84 | $57.69 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $34.96 | $69.92 |
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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