How far is Lake Forest, CA from San Diego, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Lake Forest and San Diego is 71.13 miles (114.48 km).
Flight distance from Lake Forest, CA to San Diego, CA is 71.13 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 09 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 08 minutes to travel from Lake Forest to San Diego with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Lake Forest, California to San Diego, California is: 79.12 miles (127.32 km) by car.
Driving from Lake Forest to San Diego will take approximately 01 hours 15 minutes.
#1 Lake Forest
A city in Orange County, California. It is located on the shores of Lake Forest in southern California. Lake Forest is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Lake Forest Arboretum and Botanic Garden.
| Population | 85329 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°38'49"N 117°41'21"W |
| Latitude | 33.6469700 |
| Longitude | -117.6892200 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| 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 Lake Forest and San Diego
The distance between Lake Forest and San Diego is 127 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 24 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 Lake Forest and San Diego. The current time is 20:35:02.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 38 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 58 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 34 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 19 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 07 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 03 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 59 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 10.57 liters (2.79 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lake Forest and San Diego.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lake Forest to San Diego is $14.95 (diesel $17.3).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $14.95 | $15.61 | $16.03 | $17.3 |
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 30, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lake Forest 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.
