How far is Joshua Tree, CA from San Diego, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Joshua Tree and San Diego is 109.66 miles (176.47 km).

Flight distance from Joshua Tree, CA to San Diego, CA is 109.66 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 17 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 15 minutes to travel from Joshua Tree to San Diego with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Joshua Tree, California to San Diego, California is: 144.42 miles (232.42 km) by car.

Driving from Joshua Tree to San Diego will take approximately 02 hours 52 minutes.

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#1 Joshua Tree

National park of the United States

Population 7414
GPS Coordinates 34°8'5"N 116°18'47"W
Latitude 34.1347300
Longitude -116.3130700
Altitude 834
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Joshua Tree and San Diego

The distance between Joshua Tree and San Diego is 232 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 34 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 Joshua Tree and San Diego. The current time is 22:47:02.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 04 hours 48 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 36 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 53 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 24 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 03 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 55 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 48 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 19.29 liters (5.1 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Joshua Tree and San Diego.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Joshua Tree to San Diego is $27.29 (diesel $31.58).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $27.29 $28.5 $29.27 $31.58

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 Joshua Tree 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.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Anaheim, CA to Joshua Tree 110.7 miles (178 km)

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Driving distance from Bakersfield, CA to Joshua Tree 212.21 miles (342 km)

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Driving distance from Fresno, CA to Joshua Tree 322.06 miles (518 km)

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Driving distance from Laguna, CA to Joshua Tree 491.03 miles (790 km)

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Driving distance from Long Beach, CA to Joshua Tree 131 miles (211 km)

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Driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Joshua Tree 127.75 miles (206 km)

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Driving distance from Oakland, CA to Joshua Tree 486.4 miles (783 km)

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Driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Joshua Tree 500.35 miles (805 km)

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Driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Joshua Tree 497.97 miles (801 km)

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Driving distance from San Jose, CA to Joshua Tree 456.24 miles (734 km)

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Driving distance from Santa Ana, CA to Joshua Tree 113.66 miles (183 km)

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