How far is West Covina, CA from San Diego, CA?
The driving distance from West Covina, CA to San Diego, CA is about 120.4 miles (193.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 103.6 miles (166.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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 01h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Riverside County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Covina and San Diego.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Covina and San Diego.
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Start on the route
31 m ยท 8 sec
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Turn right
50 m ยท 18 sec
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Turn left onto West Covina Parkway
1320 ft ยท 44 sec ยท West Covina Parkway
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Take the ramp left toward I 10 East: San Bernadino
1326 ft ยท 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway
30 m ยท 1 sec ยท San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
2 mi ยท 2 min ยท San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.1 mi ยท 1 min ยท San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.5 mi ยท 2 min ยท San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.4 mi ยท 2 min ยท San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.6 mi ยท 2 min ยท San Bernardino Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 71 South: Corona
2640 ft ยท 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 71 South: Corona
1465 ft ยท 36 sec
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Continue on Chino Valley Freeway
12.8 mi ยท 15 min ยท Chino Valley Freeway
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Continue on Corona Freeway
2.9 mi ยท 4 min ยท Corona Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 91 East: Riverside
1.2 km ยท 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
3.9 mi ยท 4 min ยท Riverside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North, I 15 South: Barstow, San Diego
1.3 km ยท 55 sec ยท Corona Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Corona Freeway
2418 ft ยท 59 sec ยท Corona Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Corona Freeway
14.2 mi ยท 16 min ยท Corona Freeway
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Continue on Temecula Valley Freeway
19.1 mi ยท 20 min ยท Temecula Valley Freeway
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Merge slight right onto Escondido Freeway
5.8 mi ยท 6 min ยท Escondido Freeway
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Continue on Avocado Highway
21.9 mi ยท 24 min ยท Avocado Highway
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Continue on Escondido Freeway
3.4 mi ยท 4 min ยท Escondido Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Escondido Freeway
8.7 mi ยท 10 min ยท Escondido Freeway
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Continue on Tony Gwynn Memorial Freeway
4.5 mi ยท 5 min ยท Tony Gwynn Memorial Freeway
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Continue on Escondido Freeway
3.1 mi ยท 4 min ยท Escondido Freeway
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Continue on Semper Fi Highway
2.2 mi ยท 3 min ยท Semper Fi Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 163 South
1.2 km ยท 52 sec
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Continue on Cabrillo Freeway
8.2 mi ยท 9 min ยท Cabrillo Freeway
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Continue on Cabrillo Parkway
1.5 mi ยท 2 min ยท Cabrillo Parkway
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Continue on Cabrillo Parkway
1.3 km ยท 1 min ยท Cabrillo Parkway
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Continue on 10th Avenue
1507 ft ยท 42 sec ยท 10th Avenue
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Turn right onto Broadway
2811 ft ยท 1 min ยท Broadway
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Turn left onto Front Street
8 m ยท 1 sec ยท Front Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m ยท 1 sec ยท Front Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Covina 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.
Avocado Highway
Continue on Avocado Highway
21.9 mi ยท 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving West Covina and Patchy Fog then Sunny near San Diego.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Covina to San Diego?
The road trip is about 120.4 miles (193.7 km) and usually takes 01h 53m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Murrieta Hot Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.9 miles from West Covina and 57.5 miles from San Diego.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 103.6 miles (166.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:42 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.52 one way or $49.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Covina and Patchy Fog then Sunny near San Diego.
Stop Ideas Near Murrieta Hot Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Rodeway Inn & Suites Canyon Lake I-15
Summerly Community Park - City of Lake Elsinore
City of Wildomar
Superior Court of California, County of Riverside - Southwest Justice Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Murrieta Hot Springs.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Covina and San Diego. Straight-line distance: 103.59 mi (166.72 km).
#1 West Covina
The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
| Population | 103,656 |
| Coordinates | 34.0686200, -117.9389500 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| 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: 194 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $24.52 | $49.04 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $25.78 | $51.56 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $26.53 | $53.07 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $32.16 | $64.32 |
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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