How far is San Diego, CA from Wofford Heights, CA?

The driving distance from San Diego, CA to Wofford Heights, CA is about 280.3 miles (451.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 219.5 miles (353.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
280.33 mi
05h 39m
Flight
219.44 mi
353.16 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
219.44 mi
Kilometers
353.16 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
280.33 mi
Kilometers
451.14 km
Drive Time
05h 39m

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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 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wofford Heights
Thu, Apr 16, 7:26 AM PDT
Return by in San Diego
Thu, Apr 16, 1:05 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Diego
2026-04-16T01:47
Arrive Wofford Heights
Thu, Apr 16, 7:26 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:39 AM to 1:39 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:42 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Diego
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
San Fernando
CA

City in California, USA

From San Diego
140.2 mi
02h 49m
To Wofford Heights
140.1 mi
02h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Diego and Wofford Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on Front Street

    8 m · 6 sec · Front Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Broadway

    88 m · 12 sec · West Broadway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue

    3072 ft · 1 min · 1st Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 5 North: Los Angeles

    1017 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway

    13.5 mi · 16 min · San Diego Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on San Diego Freeway

    36.3 mi · 43 min · San Diego Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway

    18.1 mi · 21 min · San Diego Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on San Diego Freeway

    7.4 mi · 9 min · San Diego Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Bake Parkway

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    6 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Jamboree Road

    1266 ft · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    527 ft · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Jamboree Road

    760 ft · 18 sec · Jamboree Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto El Camino Real

    2.2 mi · 5 min · El Camino Real

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Newport Avenue

    109 m · 14 sec · Newport Avenue

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right toward I 5 North: Los Angeles

    1127 ft · 17 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway

    18 mi · 21 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Golden State Freeway

    25.5 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    36.1 mi · 42 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    26.3 mi · 29 min · Golden State Freeway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 58 West: 24th Street, Rosedale Highway

    1067 ft · 26 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 178 East: Downtown

    150 m · 12 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Rosedale Highway

    1083 ft · 20 sec · Rosedale Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on 24th Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · 24th Street

  31. 31

    Continue on 23rd Street

    3231 ft · 1 min · 23rd Street

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on CHP Officer David W. Manning Memorial Freeway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · CHP Officer David W. Manning Memorial Freeway

  33. 33

    Continue on Route 178

    31.9 mi · 46 min · Route 178

  34. 34

    Continue on Isabella Walker Pass Road

    1.4 mi · 1 min · Isabella Walker Pass Road

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 155

    1278 ft · 31 sec

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Wofford Heights Boulevard

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Wofford Heights Boulevard

  37. 37

    Turn right onto East Evans Road

    14 m · 2 sec · East Evans Road

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Evans Road

Car Route Details

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

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
38 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Golden State Freeway
76.3 mi · 27%
San Diego Freeway
75.2 mi · 27%
I 5 Truck North
37.7 mi · 13%
Route 178
31.9 mi · 11%
Santa Ana Freeway
30.4 mi · 11%
Bake Parkway
7.61 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

San Diego Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on San Diego Freeway

36.3 mi · 00h 43m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.8 mi
219.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
San Fernando
02h 49m from San Diego
Leave By
5:42 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving San Diego and Sunny near Wofford Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from San Diego to Wofford Heights?

The road trip is about 280.3 miles (451.1 km) and usually takes 05h 39m 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?

San Fernando is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.2 miles from San Diego and 140.1 miles from Wofford Heights.

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

The direct path is about 219.5 miles (353.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.8 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 5:42 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $57.06 one way or $114.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around San Diego and Sunny near Wofford Heights.

Stop Ideas Near San Fernando

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 San Fernando and the surrounding midpoint area.
The Beverly Hilton
Stay option 13.6 mi away

The Beverly Hilton

Beverly Hills , CA
9876 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, United States
Rating 4.4/5 2,769 reviews Hotel
City of Beverly Hills Parking Lot
Scenic stop 13.3 mi away

City of Beverly Hills Parking Lot

Beverly Hills , CA
9351 Civic Center Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
City of Santa Clarita City Hall
Meeting point 12.2 mi away

City of Santa Clarita City Hall

Valencia , CA
23920 Valencia Blvd #120, Valencia, CA 91355
Rating 4.5/5 15 reviews City Hall,City government office
City of Santa Clarita: Newhall Community Center
Nearby stop 9.5 mi away

City of Santa Clarita: Newhall Community Center

Newhall , CA
22421 Market St, Newhall, CA 91321, United States
Rating 4.6/5 81 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to San Fernando.

RAIL

Van Nuys station

8 mi away
7724 Van Nuys Blvd.
RAIL

Burbank Airport–South station

12 mi away
3750 Empire Avenue
RAIL

Santa Clarita-Newhall, California

13 mi away
24300 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Chatsworth station

15 mi away
10040 Old Depot Plaza Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Diego and Wofford Heights. Straight-line distance: 219.44 mi (353.16 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
Wofford Heights

#2 Wofford Heights

Census-designated place in Kern County, California

Population2,200
Coordinates35.7069000, -118.4562000
Altitude818
CountryUnited States
Start: San Diego (-117.16472, 32.71571)
End: Wofford Heights (-118.4562, 35.7069)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 451 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.89 gal
37.44 L · about $57.06
Round trip
$114.11
19.78 gal · 74.88 L
Estimated CO2
87.9 kg one way
Round trip: 175.8 kg / 388 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $57.06 $114.11
Mid-grade $6.07 $59.99 $119.99
Premium $6.24 $61.74 $123.49
Diesel $7.57 $74.84 $149.68

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between San Diego and Wofford Heights. The current time is 01:47:16.

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.