How far is it from Del Mar, CA, to San Diego, CA, ?

The distance between Del Mar, CA, and San Diego, CA, is 15 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Del Mar, CA, to San Diego, CA, ?

The drive from Del Mar, CA, to San Diego, CA, takes approximately 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Del Mar, CA, to San Diego, CA, ?

The fastest route from Del Mar, CA, to San Diego, CA, covers 15 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Which direction is San Diego, CA from Del Mar, CA?

San Diego, CA lies roughly to the south-east of Del Mar, CA.

Are there charging stations between Del Mar, CA and San Diego, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Del Mar, CA to San Diego, CA, including 3757 Midway Dr (350 kW); 7733 Palm Street Lemon Grove (350 kW); Balboa Mesa Shopping Center (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 404.

Del Mar, CA San Diego, CA

Distance: 15 miDuration: 25 min

Driving from Del Mar, CA to San Diego, CA takes about 25 min via I 805. The distance is 15 mi. The straight-line distance is 13 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions21 · 15 mi

1 Depart left onto Serpentine Drive 158 yd
2 Continue left onto Serpentine Drive 170 yd
3 Continue straight onto Avenida Primavera 1 mi
4 Turn left onto Crest Road 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto Crest Way 1 mi
6 At end of road, turn left onto Del Mar Heights Road 1 mi
7 Take ramp slightly right 1 mi
8 Merge slightly left onto San Diego Freeway 3 mi
9 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
10 Continue straight onto Jacob Dekema Freeway 4 mi
11 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
12 Keep slightly left 1 mi
13 Merge slightly left onto San Clemente Canyon Freeway 3 mi

14 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
15 Keep slightly right 1 mi
16 Turn right onto Kearny Villa Road 138 yd
17 Continue straight onto Ruffin Road 1 mi
18 Turn left onto Ruffin Court 1 mi
19 Turn left onto Viewridge Court 1 mi
20 Turn slightly left 63 yd
21 Arrive

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The return trip from San Diego, CA to Del Mar, CA covers roughly the same distance, 15 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

404 chargers

3757 Midway DrCCS · 3757 Midway Dr, San Diego, CA, 92110350 kW
7733 Palm Street Lemon GroveCCS · 7733 Palm Street, Lemon Grove, CA, 91945350 kW
Balboa Mesa Shopping CenterCCS, CHAdeMO · 5401 Balboa Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92111350 kW
BOA El Cajon Main CA0-132 (El Cajon, CA)CCS · 512 Fletcher Parkway, El Cajon, CA, 92020350 kW
BoA Hillcrest CA0-120 (San Diego, CA)CCS · 737 UNIVERSITY AVE, San Diego, CA, 92103350 kW

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 6, 2026.

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How far is it from Del Mar, CA, {fromState} to San Diego, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Del Mar, CA, {fromState} and San Diego, CA, {toState} is 15 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Del Mar, CA, {fromState} to San Diego, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Del Mar, CA, {fromState} to San Diego, CA, {toState} takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Del Mar, CA, {fromState} to San Diego, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Del Mar, CA, {fromState} to San Diego, CA, {toState} covers 15 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is San Diego, CA from Del Mar, CA?: San Diego, CA lies roughly to the south-east of Del Mar, CA.
Are there charging stations between Del Mar, CA and San Diego, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Del Mar, CA to San Diego, CA, including 3757 Midway Dr (350 kW); 7733 Palm Street Lemon Grove (350 kW); Balboa Mesa Shopping Center (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 404.

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