How far is San Marcos, CA from Carlsbad, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between San Marcos and Carlsbad is 10.72 miles (17.25 km).

Flight distance from San Marcos, CA to Carlsbad, CA is 10.72 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from San Marcos, California to Carlsbad, California is: 14.75 miles (23.74 km) by car.

Driving from San Marcos to Carlsbad will take approximately 00 hours 19 minutes.

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#1 San Marcos

The second most populous city in San Diego County, California. It is located in the North County region of the county. San Marcos is known for its many parks

Population 97477
GPS Coordinates 33°8'36"N 117°9'58"W
Latitude 33.1433700
Longitude -117.1661400
Altitude 177
Country United States
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#2 Carlsbad

The most populous city in San Diego County, California. It is located on the Pacific Ocean in southern California. Carlsbad is known for its many beaches, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as Legoland California and the Carlsbad State Beach.

Population 115599
GPS Coordinates 33°9'29"N 117°21'2"W
Latitude 33.1580900
Longitude -117.3505900
Altitude 16
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between San Marcos and Carlsbad

The distance between San Marcos and Carlsbad is 24 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 15 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between San Marcos and Carlsbad. The current time is 06:27:54.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 29 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 22 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 17 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 14 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 12 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 11 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 11 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 1.97 liters (0.52 gallon) of gas to cover the route between San Marcos and Carlsbad.
The estimated cost of gas to go from San Marcos to Carlsbad is $2.79 (diesel $3.23).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $2.79 $2.91 $2.99 $3.23

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in California ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $5.355 (Diesel $6.196) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 16, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between San Marcos and Carlsbad (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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