Claremont to San Diego: Road Trip Guide & Distance

100.7 miles 162.1 km · straight line
120.4 miles actual route 193.7 km · driving distance
2h 19min estimated drive time
$12 - $14 estimated fuel cost
~42min flight time · usually no direct flights
161° SSE bearing direction

How far is Claremont from San Diego?

The distance from Claremont to San Diego is 100.7 miles (162.1 km) as the crow flies. San Diego is located SSE of Claremont. By car, the driving distance is approximately 120.4 miles, taking about 2h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 42min. Both are located in United States.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Claremont and San Diego. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Claremont to San Diego

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 19min $12 - $14 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 47min $10–$18* Budget
Train ~2h 12min $14–$42* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Claremont & San Diego

Quick Facts

Claremont
34.10°N, 117.72°W
America/Los_Angeles
356m elevation
San Diego
32.72°N, 117.16°W
America/Los_Angeles
20m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 34 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 247.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM