How far is Carlsbad, CA from San Diego, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Carlsbad and San Diego is 32.41 miles (52.16 km).
Flight distance from Carlsbad, CA to San Diego, CA is 32.41 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 04 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Carlsbad, California to San Diego, California is: 34.68 miles (55.81 km) by car.
Driving from Carlsbad to San Diego will take approximately 00 hours 35 minutes.
#1 Carlsbad
The most populous city in San Diego County, California. It is located on the Pacific Ocean in southern California. Carlsbad is known for its many beaches, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as Legoland California and the Carlsbad State Beach.
| Population | 115599 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°9'29"N 117°21'2"W |
| Latitude | 33.1580900 |
| Longitude | -117.3505900 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
#2 San Diego
The eighth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Diego metropolitan area. It is located on the coast of Southern California, at the border with Mexico. San Diego is a major center for tourism and is home to the San Diego Zoo.
| Population | 1422420 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°42'57"N 117°9'53"W |
| Latitude | 32.7157100 |
| Longitude | -117.1647200 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in San Diego: Front Street (-117.164717,32.71571)
Estimated Travel Time Between Carlsbad and San Diego
The distance between Carlsbad and San Diego is 56 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 37 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 Carlsbad and San Diego. The current time is 17:18:23.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 09 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 52 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 41 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 34 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 29 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 27 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 25 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 4.63 liters (1.22 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Carlsbad and San Diego.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Carlsbad to San Diego is $6.55 (diesel $7.58).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $6.55 | $6.84 | $7.03 | $7.58 |
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 December 21, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Carlsbad and San Diego (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
