How far is Santa Clarita, CA from San Diego, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Santa Clarita and San Diego is 140.36 miles (225.9 km).

Flight distance from Santa Clarita, CA to San Diego, CA is 140.36 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Santa Clarita to San Diego with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Santa Clarita, California to San Diego, California is: 157.98 miles (254.24 km) by car.

Driving from Santa Clarita to San Diego will take approximately 02 hours 31 minutes.

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#1 Santa Clarita

The second most populous city in Los Angeles County, California. It is located in the Santa Clarita Valley region of California. Santa Clarita is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many outdoor activities, and its many attractions, such as Six Flags Magic Mountain and the Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society Museum.

Population 209990
GPS Coordinates 34°23'30"N 118°32'33"W
Latitude 34.3916600
Longitude -118.5425900
Altitude 368
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 Santa Clarita and San Diego

The distance between Santa Clarita and San Diego is 254 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 49 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 Santa Clarita and San Diego. The current time is 00:00:23.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 15 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 56 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 09 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 37 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 15 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 06 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 58 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 21.1 liters (5.57 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Santa Clarita and San Diego.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Santa Clarita to San Diego is $29.85 (diesel $34.54).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $29.85 $31.17 $32.01 $34.54

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 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Santa Clarita 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.

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