How far is San Diego, CA from Vandenberg Village, CA?
The driving distance from San Diego, CA to Vandenberg Village, CA is about 277 miles (445.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 234.5 miles (377.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 02m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 05h 31m.
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.
Located in the central San Fernando Valley, this Los Angeles neighborhood is a densely populated area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Diego and Vandenberg Village.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Diego and Vandenberg Village.
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Start on Front Street
8 m · 6 sec · Front Street
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Turn left onto West Broadway
88 m · 12 sec · West Broadway
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue
3072 ft · 1 min · 1st Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 5 North: Los Angeles
1017 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
13.5 mi · 16 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on San Diego Freeway
36.3 mi · 43 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway
18.1 mi · 21 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor
14.1 mi · 16 min · San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor
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Continue on Corona Del Mar Freeway
4 mi · 5 min · Corona Del Mar Freeway
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
9.6 mi · 11 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight left
42.5 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 101 North, US 101 South: Ventura, Los Angeles
3062 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 101 North: Ventura
3235 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Ventura Freeway
46.9 mi · 54 min · Ventura Freeway
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Keep slight left
18.5 mi · 21 min
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Continue on El Camino Real
46.9 mi · 55 min · El Camino Real
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 1: Lompoc, Vandenberg AFB
1656 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Cabrillo Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Cabrillo Highway
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Continue on San Julian Road
16.3 mi · 22 min · San Julian Road
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Turn left onto East Ocean Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Ocean Avenue
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Turn right onto North H Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · North H Street
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Turn left onto Cabrillo Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Cabrillo Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1179 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Apollo Way
809 ft · 27 sec · Apollo Way
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Turn right onto Constellation Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Constellation Road
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Turn left onto Aldebaran Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · Aldebaran Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Aldebaran Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Diego and Vandenberg Village.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ventura Freeway
Merge slight right onto Ventura Freeway
46.9 mi · 00h 54m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving San Diego and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Vandenberg Village.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Diego to Vandenberg Village?
The road trip is about 277 miles (445.8 km) and usually takes 05h 31m 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?
Van Nuys is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.4 miles from San Diego and 138.5 miles from Vandenberg Village.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 234.5 miles (377.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.5 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 5:58 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $56.36 one way or $112.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around San Diego and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Vandenberg Village.
Stop Ideas Near Van Nuys
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel
City Hall Park Center
City of Los Angeles
Topanga Canyon Town Council
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Van Nuys.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Diego and Vandenberg Village. Straight-line distance: 234.48 mi (377.36 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 Vandenberg Village
Census-designated place in Santa Barbara County, California
| Population | 6,497 |
| Coordinates | 34.7083200, -120.4676600 |
| Altitude | 113 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vandenberg Village (-120.46766, 34.70832)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 446 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 27m |
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 | $56.36 | $112.73 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $59.26 | $118.53 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $60.99 | $121.99 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $73.93 | $147.86 |
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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