San Diego to San Dimas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

103.1 miles 165.9 km · straight line
121.2 miles actual route 195 km · driving distance
2h 20min estimated drive time
$12 - $14 estimated fuel cost
~42min flight time · usually no direct flights
339° NNW bearing direction

How far is San Diego from San Dimas?

The distance from San Diego to San Dimas is 103.1 miles (165.9 km) as the crow flies. San Dimas is located NNW of San Diego. By car, the driving distance is approximately 121.2 miles, taking about 2h 20min. 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 San Diego and San Dimas. 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 San Diego to San Dimas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 20min $12 - $14 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 48min $10–$18* Budget
Train ~2h 13min $15–$42* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between San Diego & San Dimas

Quick Facts

San Diego
32.72°N, 117.16°W
America/Los_Angeles
20m elevation
San Dimas
34.11°N, 117.81°W
America/Los_Angeles
291m 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 9 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 241.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM