How far is San Diego, CA from North Edwards, CA?

The driving distance from San Diego, CA to North Edwards, CA is about 193.6 miles (311.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.5 miles (263.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
193.63 mi
03h 46m
Flight
163.53 mi
263.18 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.53 mi
Kilometers
263.18 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
193.63 mi
Kilometers
311.61 km
Drive Time
03h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Edwards
Thu, Apr 16, 6:56 AM PDT
Return by in San Diego
Thu, Apr 16, 10:43 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Diego
2026-04-16T03:10
Arrive North Edwards
Thu, Apr 16, 6:56 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:26 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Diego
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Highgrove
CA

Census-designated place in Riverside County, California

From San Diego
96.9 mi
01h 53m
To North Edwards
96.7 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between San Diego and North Edwards.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Diego and North Edwards.

  1. 1

    Start on Front Street

    8 m · 6 sec · Front Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Broadway

    3088 ft · 1 min · West Broadway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 11th Avenue

    1146 ft · 25 sec · 11th Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Cabrillo Parkway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Cabrillo Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Cabrillo Freeway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Cabrillo Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    2688 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Semper Fi Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Semper Fi Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Escondido Freeway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Escondido Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Tony Gwynn Memorial Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Tony Gwynn Memorial Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Escondido Freeway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Escondido Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Escondido Freeway

    6.9 mi · 8 min · Escondido Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Avocado Highway

    21.9 mi · 23 min · Avocado Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Escondido Freeway

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Escondido Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 215

    1510 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Escondido Freeway

    34.5 mi · 40 min · Escondido Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 215 North: San Bernardino, Barstow

    2413 ft · 51 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Riverside Freeway

  18. 18

    Continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  19. 19

    Continue on Barstow Freeway

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Barstow Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    1141 ft · 14 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    6.8 mi · 7 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

  22. 22

    Continue on CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

  24. 24

    Take the exit right toward US 395 North: Adelanto, Bishop

    1549 ft · 38 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on US 395 North: Adelanto, Bishop

    1.4 km · 2 min

  26. 26

    Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

    41.8 mi · 52 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  27. 27

    Turn left onto CA 58 West: Mojave

    2667 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Barstow-Bakersfield Highway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Barstow-Bakersfield Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on Mojave-Barstow Highway

    11.5 mi · 12 min · Mojave-Barstow Highway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward Clay Mine Road

    1931 ft · 50 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Clay Mine Road

    1 km · 2 min · Clay Mine Road

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Bellaire Avenue

    901 ft · 40 sec · Bellaire Avenue

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bellaire Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between San Diego and North Edwards.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
33 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Escondido Freeway
56.6 mi · 29%
Blue Star Memorial Highway
41.8 mi · 22%
Avocado Highway
21.9 mi · 11%
Mojave-Barstow Highway
11.5 mi · 6%
Barstow and Mojave Freeway
9.68 mi · 5%
Barstow Freeway
9.16 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Blue Star Memorial Highway

Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

41.8 mi · 00h 52m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.1 mi
163.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Highgrove
01h 53m from San Diego
Leave By
9:26 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving San Diego and Mostly Sunny near North Edwards.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from San Diego to North Edwards?

The road trip is about 193.6 miles (311.6 km) and usually takes 03h 46m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Highgrove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.9 miles from San Diego and 96.7 miles from North Edwards.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 163.5 miles (263.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:26 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.40 one way or $78.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around San Diego and Mostly Sunny near North Edwards.

Stop Ideas Near Highgrove

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Highgrove and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 7.9 mi away

City Hall

Rialto , CA
100-198 S Palm Ave, Rialto, CA 92376, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
San Bernardino County Land Use
Meeting point 8.9 mi away

San Bernardino County Land Use

San Bernardino , CA
385 N Arrowhead Ave, First Floor, San Bernardino, CA 92415, United States
Rating 4.8/5 5 reviews City government office,County government office
Cucamonga Sign Shop LLC
Nearby stop 14.5 mi away

Cucamonga Sign Shop LLC

Rancho Cucamonga , CA
9259 Utica Ave Ste 110, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Rating 5.0/5 6 reviews Safety equipment supplier,Aluminum supplier,Banner store,Design agency,Sign shop

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Highgrove.

RAIL

Riverside–Downtown

6 mi away
4066 Vine St.
RAIL

San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot

10 mi away
1170 West Third Street (all Trains and Buses)
BUS

Moreno Valley, California

12 mi away
2650 East Alessandro Blvd.
BUS

Perris, California

27 mi away
1688-J North Perris Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Diego and North Edwards. Straight-line distance: 163.53 mi (263.18 km).

San Diego

#1 San Diego

The eighth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Diego metropolitan area.

Population1,422,420
Coordinates32.7157100, -117.1647200
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
North Edwards

#2 North Edwards

Census-designated place in Kern County, California

Population1,058
Coordinates35.0166400, -117.8328400
Altitude699
CountryUnited States
Start: San Diego (-117.16472, 32.71571)
End: North Edwards (-117.83284, 35.01664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 312 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.83 gal
25.86 L · about $39.40
Round trip
$78.80
13.66 gal · 51.72 L
Estimated CO2
60.7 kg one way
Round trip: 121.4 kg / 268 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $39.40 $78.80
Mid-grade $6.07 $41.43 $82.86
Premium $6.24 $42.64 $85.28
Diesel $7.57 $51.68 $103.37

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between San Diego and North Edwards. The current time is 03:10:02.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.