How far is San Diego, CA from Oasis, CA?
The driving distance from San Diego, CA to Oasis, CA is about 128.6 miles (207 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Diego and Oasis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Diego and Oasis.
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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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Take the exit slight right toward Pomerado Road, Miramar Road
1852 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto Pomerado Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Pomerado Road
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Continue on Pomerado Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Pomerado Road
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Turn right onto Scripps Poway Parkway
5.6 mi · 8 min · Scripps Poway Parkway
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Turn left
7.3 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Main Street
3 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on East Highway 78
1 km · 52 sec · East Highway 78
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Continue on Julian Road
13.8 mi · 20 min · Julian Road
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Turn left onto Highway 79
11.3 mi · 16 min · Highway 79
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Turn right onto San Felipe Valley Road
4.7 mi · 6 min · San Felipe Valley Road
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Turn left onto Montezuma Valley Road
17.4 mi · 27 min · Montezuma Valley Road
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Turn right onto Palm Canyon Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · Palm Canyon Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Christmas Circle
545 ft · 12 sec · Palm Canyon Drive
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Exit the rotary onto Palm Canyon Drive
4.3 mi · 8 min · Palm Canyon Drive
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Continue on Peg Leg Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Peg Leg Road
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Continue on Borrego Salton Seaway
19.7 mi · 27 min · Borrego Salton Seaway
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Continue on South Marina Drive
1.5 km · 1 min · South Marina Drive
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Turn left onto Highway 86
2.3 mi · 3 min · Highway 86
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Continue straight
12.6 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto 81st Avenue
1836 ft · 41 sec · 81st Avenue
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Continue on Harrison Street
1270 ft · 25 sec · Harrison Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Harrison Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Diego and Oasis.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Borrego Salton Seaway
Continue on Borrego Salton Seaway
19.7 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving San Diego and Sunny near Oasis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Diego to Oasis?
The road trip is about 128.6 miles (207 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?
Julian is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.2 miles from San Diego and 64.4 miles from Oasis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 48 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 10:54 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.42 one way or $56.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Diego and Sunny near Oasis.
Stop Ideas Near Julian
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Palm Canyon Hotel & RV Resort
Julian Town Hall & Visitor Center
Borrego Palm Canyon Campground
The Palms at Indian Head
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Julian.
Sorrento Valley station
Solana Beach
Encinitas, CA
Old Town Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Diego and Oasis. Straight-line distance: 80.58 mi (129.68 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 Oasis
Situated in the arid eastern Coachella Valley of Riverside County near the Salton Sea, this community lies significantly below sea level at an elevation of -144 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.4658600, -116.0988900 |
| Altitude | -44 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oasis (-116.09889, 33.46586)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 207 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $6.26 | $28.42 | $56.85 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $29.51 | $59.01 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $30.37 | $60.74 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $38.20 | $76.39 |
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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