How far is Vandenberg Village, CA from San Diego, CA?
The driving distance from Vandenberg Village, CA to San Diego, CA is about 277.3 miles (446.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 234.5 miles (377.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 55m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Located in the central San Fernando Valley, this Los Angeles neighborhood is a densely populated area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vandenberg Village and San Diego.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vandenberg Village and San Diego.
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Start on Aldebaran Avenue
9 m · 3 sec · Aldebaran Avenue
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Turn right onto Constellation Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Constellation Road
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Take the ramp left
941 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cabrillo Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Cabrillo Highway
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Take the exit straight toward Lampoc
2.9 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto East Ocean Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Ocean Avenue
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Turn right onto San Julian Road
16.3 mi · 22 min · San Julian Road
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Continue on Cabrillo Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Cabrillo Highway
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Take the exit right
1607 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
47.2 mi · 55 min · El Camino Real
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Continue on Ventura Freeway
65.2 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Ventura Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 North, I 405 South: Sacramento, Santa Monica
758 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South: San Diego Freeway, Santa Monica
1584 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 405 South: San Diego Freeway
553 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
13.3 mi · 15 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway
26.5 mi · 31 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on San Diego Freeway
893 ft · 12 sec · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight left
10.3 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Corona Del Mar Freeway
4 mi · 5 min · Corona Del Mar Freeway
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Continue on San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor
10.3 mi · 12 min · San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor
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Take the exit slight right toward La Paz Road, Moulton Parkway
133 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 73 South: Moulton Parkway
2519 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 73 South
3218 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor
2.5 mi · 3 min · San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
67.8 mi · 1 hr 19 min · San Diego Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Front Street, Civic Center, 2nd Avenue
1164 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Front Street, Civic Center
592 ft · 15 sec
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Continue on Front Street
2662 ft · 2 min · 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 Vandenberg Village 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.
San Diego Freeway
Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
67.8 mi · 01h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Vandenberg Village and Partly Sunny near San Diego.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vandenberg Village to San Diego?
The road trip is about 277.3 miles (446.2 km) and usually takes 04h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Van Nuys is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.4 miles from Vandenberg Village and 138.9 miles from San Diego.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 234.5 miles (377.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.8 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $56.42 one way or $112.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Vandenberg Village and Partly Sunny near San Diego.
Stop Ideas Near Van Nuys
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel
City Hall Park Center
City of Los Angeles
Topanga Canyon Town Council
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Van Nuys.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vandenberg Village and San Diego. Straight-line distance: 234.48 mi (377.36 km).
#1 Vandenberg Village
Census-designated place in Santa Barbara County, California
| Population | 6,497 |
| Coordinates | 34.7083200, -120.4676600 |
| Altitude | 113 |
| 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: 446 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 27m |
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 | $56.42 | $112.84 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $59.33 | $118.65 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $61.06 | $122.11 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $74.01 | $148.01 |
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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