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

The distance between San Diego, CA, and Temecula, CA, is 51 mi by road.

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

The drive from San Diego, CA, to Temecula, CA, takes approximately 1 h 5 min by car.

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

The fastest route from San Diego, CA, to Temecula, CA, covers 51 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 5 min.

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

Temecula, CA lies roughly to the north of San Diego, CA.

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

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

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

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

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from San Diego, CA to Temecula, CA, including 3757 Midway Dr (350 kW); 7733 Palm Street Lemon Grove (350 kW); Albertson's (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 536.

San Diego, CA Temecula, CA

Distance: 51 miDuration: 1 h 5 min

Driving from San Diego, CA to Temecula, CA takes about 1 h 5 min via I 15. The distance is 51 mi. The straight-line distance is 46 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in San Diego, CA, San Marcos, CA. Driving directions

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Driving directions22 · 51 mi

1 Depart 63 yd
2 Continue slightly right onto Viewridge Court 1 mi
3 Turn right onto Ruffin Court 1 mi
4 Turn right onto Ruffin Road 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto Kearny Villa Road 2 mi
6 Take ramp slightly right 1 mi
7 Merge slightly left onto Cabrillo Freeway 1 mi
8 Keep slightly left 1 mi
9 Continue straight onto Semper Fi Highway 1 mi
10 Continue straight onto Escondido Freeway 2 mi
11 Continue straight onto Tuskegee Airmen Highway 4 mi
12 Continue straight onto Escondido Freeway 1 mi
13 Continue straight onto Tony Gwynn Memorial Freeway 5 mi

14 Continue straight onto Escondido Freeway 6 mi
15 Keep slightly left onto Escondido Freeway 7 mi
16 Continue straight onto Avocado Highway 22 mi
17 Continue straight onto Escondido Freeway 2 mi
18 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
19 Turn left onto Temecula Parkway 1 mi
20 Turn right onto Old Town Front Street 1 mi
21 Turn right onto Santiago Road 1 mi
22 Arrive left onto Santiago Road

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The return trip from Temecula, CA to San Diego, CA covers roughly the same distance, 51 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

536 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

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Temecula, CA → Lake Mathews, CA36 mi · 50 min Temecula, CA → San Juan Capistrano, CA49 mi · 1 h 15 min Temecula, CA → Menifee, CA17 mi · 25 min Temecula, CA → Hemet, CA24 mi · 35 min Temecula, CA → Del Mar, CA47 mi · 1 h 10 min Temecula, CA → Warm Springs, CA21 mi · 30 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 7, 2026.

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How far is it from San Diego, CA, {fromState} to Temecula, CA, {toState}?: The distance between San Diego, CA, {fromState} and Temecula, CA, {toState} is 51 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from San Diego, CA, {fromState} to Temecula, CA, {toState}?: The drive from San Diego, CA, {fromState} to Temecula, CA, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 5 min by car.
What is the best route from San Diego, CA, {fromState} to Temecula, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from San Diego, CA, {fromState} to Temecula, CA, {toState} covers 51 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 5 min.
Which direction is Temecula, CA from San Diego, CA?: Temecula, CA lies roughly to the north of San Diego, CA.
Which roads does the route from San Diego, CA to Temecula, CA follow?: The drive from San Diego, CA to Temecula, CA mainly follows I 15.
Which towns do you pass between San Diego, CA and Temecula, CA?: Towns on the route from San Diego, CA to Temecula, CA include Santee, Poway, Escondido, Murrieta.
Are there charging stations between San Diego, CA and Temecula, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from San Diego, CA to Temecula, CA, including 3757 Midway Dr (350 kW); 7733 Palm Street Lemon Grove (350 kW); Albertson's (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 536.

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