How far is San Marcos, CA from San Diego, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between San Marcos and San Diego is 29.55 miles (47.55 km).
Flight distance from San Marcos, CA to San Diego, CA is 29.55 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 04 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from San Marcos, California to San Diego, California is: 35.42 miles (57 km) by car.
Driving from San Marcos to San Diego will take approximately 00 hours 38 minutes.
#1 San Marcos
The second most populous city in San Diego County, California. It is located in the North County region of the county. San Marcos is known for its many parks
| Population | 97477 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°8'36"N 117°9'58"W |
| Latitude | 33.1433700 |
| Longitude | -117.1661400 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| 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 San Marcos and San Diego
The distance between San Marcos and San Diego is 57 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 San Marcos and San Diego. The current time is 03:37:52.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 10 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 53 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 42 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 35 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 30 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 28 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 26 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 4.73 liters (1.25 gallon) of gas to cover the route between San Marcos and San Diego.
The estimated cost of gas to go from San Marcos to San Diego is $6.69 (diesel $7.74).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $6.69 | $6.99 | $7.18 | $7.74 |
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 21, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between San Marcos 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.
