How far is Sorrento Valley, CA from San Diego, CA?
The driving distance from Sorrento Valley, CA to San Diego, CA is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in San Diego County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sorrento Valley and San Diego.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sorrento Valley and San Diego.
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Start on the route
32 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
155 m · 39 sec
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Turn right
29 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Lusk Boulevard
1438 ft · 34 sec · Lusk Boulevard
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Turn right onto Mira Mesa Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · Mira Mesa Boulevard
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Continue on Sorrento Valley Road
1290 ft · 25 sec · Sorrento Valley Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 805 South
2108 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jacob Dekema Freeway
6 mi · 7 min · Jacob Dekema Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 163 South: Downtown
2430 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cabrillo Freeway
4 mi · 5 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 Sorrento Valley and San Diego.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Jacob Dekema Freeway
Merge slight left onto Jacob Dekema Freeway
6 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Sorrento Valley 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 Sorrento Valley to San Diego?
The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
La Mesa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.7 miles from Sorrento Valley and 9.1 miles from San Diego.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.69 one way or $7.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sorrento Valley and Sunny near San Diego.
Stop Ideas Near La Mesa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
El Primero Boutique Hotel
Crown City Inn
L'Auberge Del Mar
San Diego County Administration Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to La Mesa.
Santa Fe Depot
Old Town Transit Center
Sorrento Valley station
Solana Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sorrento Valley and San Diego. Straight-line distance: 12.84 mi (20.67 km).
#1 Sorrento Valley
Situated between mesas in coastal San Diego County at an elevation of around 33 feet, this area lies along major freeway and railway corridors.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.8999100, -117.1945100 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| 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: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $6.26 | $3.69 | $7.39 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $3.83 | $7.67 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $3.95 | $7.89 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $4.96 | $9.93 |
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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