Laguna Beach to San Diego: Road Trip Guide & Distance

67.6 miles 108.8 km · straight line
72.6 miles actual route 116.8 km · driving distance
1h 34min estimated drive time
$7 - $9 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
148° SSE bearing direction

How far is Laguna Beach from San Diego?

The distance from Laguna Beach to San Diego is 67.6 miles (108.8 km) as the crow flies. San Diego is located SSE of Laguna Beach. By car, the driving distance is approximately 72.6 miles, taking about 1h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. 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 Laguna Beach 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 Laguna Beach to San Diego

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 34min $7 - $9 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 53min $6–$11* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Laguna Beach & San Diego

Quick Facts

Laguna Beach
33.54°N, 117.79°W
America/Los_Angeles
21m 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 23 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 368.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM