How far is it from Murrieta, CA, to San Diego, CA, ?

The distance between Murrieta, CA, and San Diego, CA, is 57 mi by road.

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

The drive from Murrieta, CA, to San Diego, CA, takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.

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

The fastest route from Murrieta, CA, to San Diego, CA, covers 57 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.

Which direction is San Diego, CA from Murrieta, CA?

San Diego, CA lies roughly to the south of Murrieta, CA.

Which roads does the route from Murrieta, CA to San Diego, CA follow?

The drive from Murrieta, CA to San Diego, CA mainly follows I 15.

Which towns do you pass between Murrieta, CA and San Diego, CA?

Towns on the route from Murrieta, CA to San Diego, CA include Temecula, Escondido, Poway, Santee.

Are there charging stations between Murrieta, CA and San Diego, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Murrieta, CA to San Diego, CA, including 3757 Midway Dr (350 kW); 7733 Palm Street Lemon Grove (350 kW); Albertson's (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 548.

Murrieta, CA San Diego, CA

Distance: 57 miDuration: 1 h 10 min

Driving from Murrieta, CA to San Diego, CA takes about 1 h 10 min via I 15. The distance is 57 mi. The straight-line distance is 52 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Murrieta, CA, San Marcos, CA, San Diego, CA. Driving directions

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Driving directions26 · 57 mi

1 Depart right onto Buckwood Way 165 yd
2 Turn right onto Milkwood Lane 1 mi
3 Turn right onto Hancock Avenue 1 mi
4 Turn left onto Los Alamos Road 1 mi
5 Take ramp right 1 mi
6 Merge slightly left onto Escondido Freeway 9 mi
7 Continue straight onto Avocado Highway 22 mi
8 Continue straight onto Escondido Freeway 150 yd
9 Keep slightly left onto Escondido Freeway 4 mi
10 Keep slightly right onto Escondido Freeway 10 mi
11 Continue straight onto Tony Gwynn Memorial Freeway 4 mi
12 Continue straight onto Escondido Freeway 1 mi
13 Continue straight onto Tuskegee Airmen Highway 4 mi

14 Continue straight onto Escondido Freeway 1 mi
15 Continue straight onto Semper Fi Highway 2 mi
16 Continue straight onto Escondido Freeway 2 mi
17 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
18 Keep slightly left 1 mi
19 Keep slightly left 1 mi
20 Keep slightly right 1 mi
21 Turn right onto Clairemont Mesa Boulevard 1 mi
22 Turn left onto Ruffin Road 1 mi
23 Turn left onto Ruffin Court 1 mi
24 Turn left onto Viewridge Court 1 mi
25 Turn slightly left 63 yd
26 Arrive

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The return trip from San Diego, CA to Murrieta, CA covers roughly the same distance, 57 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

548 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
Albertson'sCCS, CHAdeMO, Type1 · 1601 S Melrose Dr, Vista, CA, 92081350 kW
Balboa Mesa Shopping CenterCCS, CHAdeMO · 5401 Balboa Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92111350 kW
BoA CA0-163 (San Diego, CA)CCS · 16849 Bernardo Ctr Dr, San Diego, CA, 92128350 kW

EV Charging Stations

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San Diego, CA → Oceanside, CA38 mi · 50 min San Diego, CA → Solana Beach, CA17 mi · 25 min San Diego, CA → Temecula, CA51 mi · 1 h 5 min San Diego, CA → Encinitas, CA21 mi · 30 min San Diego, CA → Escondido, CA24 mi · 35 min San Diego, CA → Wildomar, CA61 mi · 1 h 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 1, 2026.

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How far is it from Murrieta, CA, {fromState} to San Diego, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Murrieta, CA, {fromState} and San Diego, CA, {toState} is 57 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Murrieta, CA, {fromState} to San Diego, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Murrieta, CA, {fromState} to San Diego, CA, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Murrieta, CA, {fromState} to San Diego, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Murrieta, CA, {fromState} to San Diego, CA, {toState} covers 57 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.
Which direction is San Diego, CA from Murrieta, CA?: San Diego, CA lies roughly to the south of Murrieta, CA.
Which roads does the route from Murrieta, CA to San Diego, CA follow?: The drive from Murrieta, CA to San Diego, CA mainly follows I 15.
Which towns do you pass between Murrieta, CA and San Diego, CA?: Towns on the route from Murrieta, CA to San Diego, CA include Temecula, Escondido, Poway, Santee.
Are there charging stations between Murrieta, CA and San Diego, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Murrieta, CA to San Diego, CA, including 3757 Midway Dr (350 kW); 7733 Palm Street Lemon Grove (350 kW); Albertson's (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 548.

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