How far is Lafayette, CA from San Diego, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Lafayette and San Diego is 453.29 miles (729.5 km).
Flight distance from Lafayette, CA to San Diego, CA is 453.29 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 59 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 53 minutes to travel from Lafayette to San Diego with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Lafayette, California to San Diego, California is: 492.74 miles (792.98 km) by car.
Driving from Lafayette to San Diego will take approximately 07 hours 35 minutes.
#1 Lafayette
City in California
| Population | 25992 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°53'9"N 122°7'5"W |
| Latitude | 37.8857600 |
| Longitude | -122.1180200 |
| Altitude | 94 |
| 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 Lafayette and San Diego
The distance between Lafayette and San Diego is 793 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 08 hours 48 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 Lafayette and San Diego. The current time is 18:18:10.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16 hours 25 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12 hours 19 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09 hours 51 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08 hours 12 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07 hours 02 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 06 hours 34 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 06 hours 08 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 65.82 liters (17.39 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lafayette and San Diego.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lafayette to San Diego is $93.11 (diesel $107.73).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $93.11 | $97.23 | $99.85 | $107.73 |
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 Lafayette 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.
