How far is San Ramon, CA from Borrego Springs, CA?
The driving distance from San Ramon, CA to Borrego Springs, CA is about 501.4 miles (807 km), with a travel time of about 09h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 443.7 miles (714 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 43m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Ramon and Borrego Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Ramon and Borrego Springs.
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Start on San Ramon Valley Boulevard
1639 ft · 35 sec · San Ramon Valley Boulevard
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Turn left onto Crow Canyon Road
98 m · 12 sec · Crow Canyon Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 680 South: San Jose
1730 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Donald D Doyle Highway
5 mi · 6 min · Donald D Doyle Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 580 East: Livermore, Stockton
1362 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 580 East: Livermore, Stockton
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 580: Stockton
1581 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
17.8 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway
11.1 mi · 12 min · William Elton Brown Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway
5.9 mi · 6 min · William Elton Brown Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
224.4 mi · 4 hr · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right
58.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
2 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 210 East: Pasadena
1347 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on Foothill Freeway
24.4 mi · 28 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
19.1 mi · 22 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
2476 ft · 33 sec · Foothill Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 57 South: Santa Ana
1.4 km · 2 min
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Continue on Orange Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Orange Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 71: Corona
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Chino Valley Freeway
12.8 mi · 15 min · Chino Valley Freeway
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Continue on Corona Freeway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Corona Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 91 East: Riverside
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
3.9 mi · 4 min · Riverside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North, I 15 South: Barstow, San Diego
1.3 km · 55 sec · Corona Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Corona Freeway
2418 ft · 59 sec · Corona Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Corona Freeway
14.2 mi · 16 min · Corona Freeway
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Continue on Temecula Valley Freeway
19.1 mi · 20 min · Temecula Valley Freeway
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Merge slight right onto Escondido Freeway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Escondido Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 79: Temecula Parkway
1735 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Temecula Parkway
99 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Temecula Parkway
10 mi · 14 min · Temecula Parkway
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Continue straight
31.2 mi · 46 min
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Turn left onto San Felipe Valley Road
4.7 mi · 6 min · San Felipe Valley Road
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Turn left onto Montezuma Valley Road
17.4 mi · 27 min · Montezuma Valley Road
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Turn right onto Palm Canyon Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · Palm Canyon Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Christmas Circle
67 m · 5 sec · Borrego Springs Road
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Exit the rotary onto Borrego Springs Road
18 m · 1 sec · Borrego Springs Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Borrego Springs Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Ramon and Borrego Springs.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Westside Freeway
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
224 mi · 04h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving San Ramon and Sunny near Borrego Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Ramon to Borrego Springs?
The road trip is about 501.4 miles (807 km) and usually takes 09h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Greenfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 250.2 miles from San Ramon and 251.2 miles from Borrego Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 443.7 miles (714 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.7 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $110.76 one way or $221.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 157.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Ramon and Sunny near Borrego Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Greenfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greenfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Ramon and Borrego Springs. Straight-line distance: 443.67 mi (714.01 km).
#1 San Ramon
A city in Contra Costa County, California.
| Population | 82,865 |
| Coordinates | 37.7799300, -121.9780200 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Borrego Springs
Census-designated place in San Diego County, California
| Population | 3,429 |
| Coordinates | 33.2558700, -116.3750100 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: Borrego Springs (-116.37501, 33.25587)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 807 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $6.26 | $110.76 | $221.51 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $114.97 | $229.93 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $118.33 | $236.66 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $148.83 | $297.65 |
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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