How far is San Diego, CA from Quail Valley, CA?
The driving distance from San Diego, CA to Quail Valley, CA is about 78.7 miles (126.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.7 miles (110.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.
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
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Diego and Quail Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Diego and Quail 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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Take the exit slight right toward I 215
1510 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on Escondido Freeway
9.3 mi · 11 min · Escondido Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Newport Road
1965 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Newport Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Newport Road
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Turn right onto Goetz Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Goetz Road
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Turn left onto Avenida Roble
32 m · 5 sec · Avenida Roble
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Turn right onto Palm Drive
121 m · 17 sec · Palm Drive
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Turn slight left onto Norma Drive
657 ft · 31 sec · Norma Drive
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Turn right onto Quail Place
1553 ft · 1 min · Quail Place
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Goetz Drive
646 ft · 30 sec · Goetz Drive
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Turn right onto Clark Place
14 m · 7 sec · Clark Place
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Turn left
6 m · 1 sec
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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 Quail 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 Sunny near Quail Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Diego to Quail Valley?
The road trip is about 78.7 miles (126.7 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Hidden Meadows is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.5 miles from San Diego and 39.3 miles from Quail Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.7 miles (110.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 3:20 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.04 one way or $32.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around San Diego and Sunny near Quail Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Hidden Meadows
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Kate Stanton Inn Encinitas
Omni La Costa Resort & Spa
Escondido Building Department
Aviara Golf Club
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hidden Meadows.
Carlsbad Village station
Carlsbad Poinsettia, CA
Oceanside Transit Center
Encinitas, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Diego and Quail Valley. Straight-line distance: 68.65 mi (110.48 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 Quail Valley
City in California, United States of America
| Population | 1,538 |
| Coordinates | 33.7069700, -117.2450400 |
| Altitude | 471 |
| Country | United States |
End: Quail Valley (-117.24504, 33.70697)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 127 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $16.04 | $32.08 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $16.86 | $33.73 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $17.36 | $34.71 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $21.04 | $42.07 |
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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