How far is Pomona, CA from San Diego, CA?
The driving distance from Pomona, CA to San Diego, CA is about 117.3 miles (188.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.5 miles (158.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in southwestern Riverside County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pomona and San Diego.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pomona and San Diego.
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Start on South Main Street
27 m · 12 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Mission Boulevard
656 ft · 15 sec · West Mission Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Garey Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Garey Avenue
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Turn right onto Rio Rancho Road
1 km · 1 min · Rio Rancho Road
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Turn left onto CA 71 South, CA 60 East: Corona, Riverside
560 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 71 South: Corona
1556 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chino Valley Freeway
9.2 mi · 11 min · Chino Valley Freeway
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Continue on Corona Freeway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Corona Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 91 East: Riverside
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
3.9 mi · 4 min · Riverside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North, I 15 South: Barstow, San Diego
1.3 km · 55 sec · Corona Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Corona Freeway
2418 ft · 59 sec · Corona Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Corona Freeway
14.2 mi · 16 min · Corona Freeway
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Continue on Temecula Valley Freeway
19.1 mi · 20 min · Temecula Valley Freeway
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Merge slight right onto Escondido Freeway
5.8 mi · 6 min · Escondido Freeway
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Continue on Avocado Highway
21.9 mi · 24 min · Avocado Highway
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Continue on Escondido Freeway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Escondido Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Escondido Freeway
8.7 mi · 10 min · Escondido Freeway
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Continue on Tony Gwynn Memorial Freeway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Tony Gwynn Memorial Freeway
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Continue on Escondido Freeway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Escondido Freeway
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Continue on Semper Fi Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Semper Fi Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 163 South
1.2 km · 52 sec
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Continue on Cabrillo Freeway
8.2 mi · 9 min · Cabrillo Freeway
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Continue on Cabrillo Parkway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Cabrillo Parkway
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Continue on Cabrillo Parkway
1.3 km · 1 min · Cabrillo Parkway
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Continue on 10th Avenue
1507 ft · 42 sec · 10th Avenue
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Turn right onto Broadway
2811 ft · 1 min · Broadway
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Turn left onto Front Street
8 m · 1 sec · Front Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Front Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pomona and San Diego.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Avocado Highway
Continue on Avocado Highway
21.9 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Pomona and Mostly Sunny near San Diego.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pomona to San Diego?
The road trip is about 117.3 miles (188.8 km) and usually takes 01h 51m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Temecula is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.9 miles from Pomona and 59.4 miles from San Diego.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.5 miles (158.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:46 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.88 one way or $47.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pomona and Mostly Sunny near San Diego.
Stop Ideas Near Temecula
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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City of Wildomar
Superior Court of California, County of Riverside - Southwest Justice Center
City Of Temecula
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Temecula.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pomona and San Diego. Straight-line distance: 98.57 mi (158.63 km).
#1 Pomona
The sixth most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
| Population | 149,212 |
| Coordinates | 34.0552900, -117.7522800 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
#2 San Diego
The eighth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Diego metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,422,420 |
| Coordinates | 32.7157100, -117.1647200 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Front Street (-117.164717, 32.71571)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 189 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $23.88 | $47.77 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $25.11 | $50.23 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $25.85 | $51.69 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $31.33 | $62.65 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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