How far is San Marcos, CA from El Cajon, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between San Marcos and El Cajon is 26.82 miles (43.17 km).
Flight distance from San Marcos, CA to El Cajon, CA is 26.82 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 04 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from San Marcos, California to El Cajon, California is: 38.06 miles (61.25 km) by car.
Driving from San Marcos to El Cajon will take approximately 00 hours 39 minutes.
#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 |
#2 El Cajon
The second most populous city in San Diego County, California. It is located in the eastern part of the county. El Cajon is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the El Cajon Valley History Museum and the El Cajon Civic Center.
| Population | 102401 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°47'41"N 116°57'45"W |
| Latitude | 32.7947700 |
| Longitude | -116.9625300 |
| Altitude | 133 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in El Cajon: South Magnolia Avenue (-116.962353,32.794776)
Estimated Travel Time Between San Marcos and El Cajon
The distance between San Marcos and El Cajon is 61 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 40 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 El Cajon. The current time is 22:46:25.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 16 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 57 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 45 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 38 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 32 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 30 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 28 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 5.08 liters (1.34 gallon) of gas to cover the route between San Marcos and El Cajon.
The estimated cost of gas to go from San Marcos to El Cajon is $7.19 (diesel $8.32).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $7.19 | $7.51 | $7.71 | $8.32 |
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 18, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between San Marcos and El Cajon (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
