How far is San Jacinto, CA from San Diego, CA?
The driving distance from San Jacinto, CA to San Diego, CA is about 90.5 miles (145.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.8 miles (120.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Jacinto and San Diego.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Jacinto and San Diego.
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Start on East Main Street
24 m · 11 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto San Jacinto Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · San Jacinto Avenue
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Continue on North San Jacinto Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North San Jacinto Street
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Continue on South San Jacinto Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South San Jacinto Street
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Turn right onto East Stetson Avenue
2.8 mi · 5 min · East Stetson Avenue
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Turn left onto Sanderson Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Sanderson Avenue
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Turn right onto Domenigoni Parkway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Domenigoni Parkway
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Turn left onto Winchester Road
13.4 mi · 19 min · Winchester Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 15 South, CA 79 South: San Diego
1573 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Escondido Freeway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Escondido Freeway
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Continue on Avocado Highway
21.9 mi · 24 min · Avocado Highway
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Continue on Escondido Freeway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Escondido Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Escondido Freeway
8.7 mi · 10 min · Escondido Freeway
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Continue on Tony Gwynn Memorial Freeway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Tony Gwynn Memorial Freeway
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Continue on Escondido Freeway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Escondido Freeway
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Continue on Semper Fi Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Semper Fi Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 163 South
1.2 km · 52 sec
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Continue on Cabrillo Freeway
8.2 mi · 9 min · Cabrillo Freeway
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Continue on Cabrillo Parkway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Cabrillo Parkway
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Continue on Cabrillo Parkway
1.3 km · 1 min · Cabrillo Parkway
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Continue on 10th Avenue
1507 ft · 42 sec · 10th Avenue
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Turn right onto Broadway
2811 ft · 1 min · Broadway
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Turn left onto Front Street
8 m · 1 sec · Front Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Front Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Jacinto and San Diego.
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 24m
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.
Sunny leaving San Jacinto and Sunny near San Diego.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Jacinto to San Diego?
The road trip is about 90.5 miles (145.6 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?
Bonsall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.4 miles from San Jacinto and 47 miles from San Diego.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.8 miles (120.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 3:14 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.40 one way or $36.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Jacinto and Sunny near San Diego.
Stop Ideas Near Bonsall
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians
Dixon Lake Campground
Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bonsall.
Oceanside Transit Center
Carlsbad Village station
Carlsbad Poinsettia, CA
Encinitas, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Jacinto and San Diego. Straight-line distance: 74.76 mi (120.31 km).
#1 San Jacinto
Town in Riverside County, California, USA
| Population | 51,122 |
| Coordinates | 33.7839100, -116.9586400 |
| Altitude | 477 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Front Street (-117.164717, 32.71571)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 146 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $18.40 | $36.81 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $19.35 | $38.70 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $19.92 | $39.83 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $24.14 | $48.28 |
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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