How far is Morro Bay, CA from San Diego, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Morro Bay and San Diego is 279.32 miles (449.52 km).
Flight distance from Morro Bay, CA to San Diego, CA is 279.32 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 39 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 35 minutes to travel from Morro Bay to San Diego with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Morro Bay, California to San Diego, California is: 324.45 miles (522.16 km) by car.
Driving from Morro Bay to San Diego will take approximately 05 hours 36 minutes.
#1 Morro Bay
City in San Luis Obispo County, California.
| Population | 10560 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°21'57"N 120°50'60"W |
| Latitude | 35.3658100 |
| Longitude | -120.8499000 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| 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 Morro Bay and San Diego
The distance between Morro Bay and San Diego is 522 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 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 Morro Bay and San Diego. The current time is 23:16:18.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10 hours 48 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08 hours 06 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 29 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 24 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 38 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 19 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 02 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 43.34 liters (11.45 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Morro Bay and San Diego.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Morro Bay to San Diego is $61.31 (diesel $70.94).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $61.31 | $64.02 | $65.75 | $70.94 |
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 November 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Morro Bay 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.
