How far is San Diego, CA from Pedley, CA?

The driving distance from San Diego, CA to Pedley, CA is about 107.1 miles (172.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.9 miles (143 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
107.09 mi
02h 03m
Flight
88.86 mi
143.01 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.86 mi
Kilometers
143.01 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.09 mi
Kilometers
172.34 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pedley
Sun, Apr 19, 5:03 AM PDT
Return by in San Diego
Sun, Apr 19, 7:07 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Diego
2026-04-19T02:59
Arrive Pedley
Sun, Apr 19, 5:03 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:22 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Diego
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Rainbow
CA

Census-designated place in San Diego County, California, United States of America

From San Diego
53.6 mi
01h 01m
To Pedley
53.5 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
83°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Diego and Pedley.

  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

    Continue on Temecula Valley Freeway

    18.7 mi · 20 min · Temecula Valley Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue on Corona Freeway

    9.6 mi · 10 min · Corona Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Corona Freeway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Corona Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 91: Beach Cities, Riverside

    953 ft · 23 sec · Corona Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 91 East: Riverside

    2948 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · Riverside Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Van Buren Boulevard

    1559 ft · 46 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Indiana Avenue

    586 ft · 15 sec · Indiana Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Van Buren Boulevard

    5 mi · 9 min · Van Buren Boulevard

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Van Buren Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Escondido Freeway
22.1 mi · 21%
Avocado Highway
21.9 mi · 20%
Temecula Valley Freeway
18.7 mi · 17%
Corona Freeway
14.1 mi · 13%
Cabrillo Freeway
8.77 mi · 8%
Riverside Freeway
5.83 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
88.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rainbow
01h 01m from San Diego
Leave By
2:22 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving San Diego and Mostly Sunny near Pedley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from San Diego to Pedley?

The road trip is about 107.1 miles (172.3 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 53.6 miles from San Diego and 53.5 miles from Pedley.

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

The direct path is about 88.9 miles (143 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 2:22 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.81 one way or $43.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around San Diego and Mostly Sunny near Pedley.

Stop Ideas Near Rainbow

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 Rainbow and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Wildomar
Practical stop 12.7 mi away

City of Wildomar

Wildomar , CA
23873 Clinton Keith Rd STE 201, Wildomar, CA 92595, United States
Rating 2.9/5 12 reviews City government office,Professional services
Superior Court of California, County of Riverside - Southwest Justice Center
Meeting point 10.9 mi away

Superior Court of California, County of Riverside - Southwest Justice Center

Murrieta , CA
30755-D, Auld Rd, Murrieta, CA 92563, United States
Rating 3.4/5 51 reviews City courthouse,State government office
City Of Temecula
Nearby stop 4.7 mi away

City Of Temecula

Temecula , CA
41000 Main St, Temecula, CA 92590, United States
Rating 4.0/5 3 reviews City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Oceanside Transit Center

32 mi away
235 South Tremont Street
BUS

Sun City, California

34 mi away
26908 Cherry Hills Blvd.
RAIL

Carlsbad Village station

34 mi away
2775 State Street
RAIL

Carlsbad Poinsettia, CA

37 mi away
6511 Avenida Encinas

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Diego and Pedley. Straight-line distance: 88.86 mi (143.01 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
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#2 Pedley

Human settlement in Riverside County, California, United States of America

Population12,672
Coordinates33.9752900, -117.4758800
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: San Diego (-117.16472, 32.71571)
End: Pedley (-117.47588, 33.97529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.78 gal
14.3 L · about $21.81
Round trip
$43.61
7.56 gal · 28.6 L
Estimated CO2
33.6 kg one way
Round trip: 67.2 kg / 148 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $21.81 $43.61
Mid-grade $6.07 $22.93 $45.86
Premium $6.24 $23.60 $47.20
Diesel $7.57 $28.60 $57.21

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between San Diego and Pedley. The current time is 02:59:51.

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.