How far is San Diego, CA from Quartz Hill, CA?
The driving distance from San Diego, CA to Quartz Hill, CA is about 179.6 miles (289.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146.5 miles (235.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 21m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 40m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The fifth most populous city in Riverside County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Diego and Quartz Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Diego and Quartz Hill.
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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
34.5 mi · 40 min · Escondido Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 215 North: San Bernardino, Barstow
2413 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
5.4 mi · 6 min · Riverside Freeway
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Continue on San Bernardino Freeway
5.5 mi · 6 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Continue on Barstow Freeway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Barstow Freeway
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Keep slight left
1141 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway
6.8 mi · 7 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 138: Palmdale, Silverwood Lake
1360 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left
39.9 mi · 56 min
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Continue on 47th Street East
1.8 mi · 3 min · 47th Street East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Palmdale Boulevard
88 m · 10 sec · East Palmdale Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto East Palmdale Boulevard
5 mi · 6 min · East Palmdale Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 14 North, CA 138 West: Mojave
1667 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Antelope Valley Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Antelope Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Rancho Vista Boulevard
1247 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto West Avenue P
112 m · 6 sec · West Avenue P
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Continue on Rancho Vista Boulevard
4.9 mi · 8 min · Rancho Vista Boulevard
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Continue on Rancho Vista Road
2633 ft · 47 sec · Rancho Vista Road
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Continue on 50th Street West
1.6 km · 2 min · 50th Street West
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Turn right
29 m · 7 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 Quartz Hill.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Longest stretch
Turn left
39.9 mi · 00h 56m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving San Diego and Mostly Sunny near Quartz Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Diego to Quartz Hill?
The road trip is about 179.6 miles (289.1 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?
Moreno Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.9 miles from San Diego and 89.7 miles from Quartz Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146.5 miles (235.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.1 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 9:38 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.58 one way or $73.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around San Diego and Mostly Sunny near Quartz Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Moreno Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall
San Bernardino County Land Use
City of Perris
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Moreno Valley.
Moreno Valley, California
Riverside–Downtown
Perris, California
San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Diego and Quartz Hill. Straight-line distance: 146.43 mi (235.65 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 Quartz Hill
Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California
| Population | 10,912 |
| Coordinates | 34.6452600, -118.2181300 |
| Altitude | 761 |
| Country | United States |
End: Quartz Hill (-118.21813, 34.64526)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 289 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $36.58 | $73.15 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $38.46 | $76.92 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $39.58 | $79.16 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $47.97 | $95.95 |
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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