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Weekend Drives from San Diego, CA

Routes

30

Avg Distance

78 mi

Avg Drive

1h 33m

Destinations

30

The best weekend drives from San Diego, CA cover anywhere from 1 to 4 hours on the road. That's 30 solid options across 30 destinations, with the typical route running about 81 miles each way.

Planning Tips

Leave early on Saturday to beat traffic out of San Diego, CA — the first hour often determines the whole drive's mood.
Pack snacks and water even for short drives. A 2-hour drive with a good stop becomes a 3-hour experience.
Check fuel prices at your destination versus San Diego, CA — sometimes filling up before you leave saves more than you'd expect.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 30 mapped routes from San Diego, CA that are between 1 and 4 hours of driving, covering 30 unique destinations. Average distance is about 81 miles one way.

Drive times and distances come from actual road network data via OSRM. Fuel costs use current state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. All data is recalculated regularly.

Yes. Click any route to see its full trip page with turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost estimates, elevation profile, stop suggestions, weather conditions, and more.

All Weekend Drives

San Diego, CA → Rainbow, CA

53 mi 1h 2m Score: 9/10

San Diego, CA → Temecula, CA

58.7 mi 1h 8m Score: 9/10

San Diego, CA → San Onofre, CA

58.3 mi 1h 12m Score: 7/10

San Diego, CA → Boulevard, CA

64.8 mi 1h 13m Score: 8/10

San Diego, CA → Murrieta, CA

65.4 mi 1h 15m Score: 9/10

San Diego, CA → Murrieta Hot Springs, CA

65.1 mi 1h 16m Score: 9/10

San Diego, CA → Dana Point, CA

65 mi 1h 18m Score: 7/10

San Diego, CA → San Juan Capistrano, CA

66 mi 1h 20m Score: 7/10

San Diego, CA → Julian, CA

57.7 mi 1h 22m Score: 9/10

San Diego, CA → Laguna Niguel, CA

69.8 mi 1h 27m Score: 7/10

San Diego, CA → Sun City, CA

75.7 mi 1h 28m Score: 9/10

San Diego, CA → Ladera Ranch, CA

70.8 mi 1h 28m Score: 7/10

San Diego, CA → Winchester, CA

74.9 mi 1h 29m Score: 9/10

San Diego, CA → Aguanga, CA

75.6 mi 1h 32m Score: 9/10

San Diego, CA → Green Acres, CA

77.3 mi 1h 33m Score: 9/10

San Diego, CA → Meadowbrook, CA

80.4 mi 1h 33m Score: 9/10

San Diego, CA → Good Hope, CA

83.5 mi 1h 36m Score: 9/10

San Diego, CA → Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

80.5 mi 1h 39m Score: 8/10

San Diego, CA → Irvine, CA

86 mi 1h 41m Score: 7/10

San Diego, CA → Hemet, CA

83.4 mi 1h 42m Score: 9/10

San Diego, CA → El Cerrito Corona, CA

92.7 mi 1h 44m Score: 8/10

San Diego, CA → San Jacinto, CA

86.6 mi 1h 47m Score: 9/10

San Diego, CA → Home Gardens, CA

95.9 mi 1h 48m Score: 8/10

San Diego, CA → Santa Ana, CA

89.5 mi 1h 48m Score: 7/10

San Diego, CA → Corona, CA

96.6 mi 1h 49m Score: 8/10

San Diego, CA → Midway City, CA

93.6 mi 1h 51m Score: 7/10

San Diego, CA → Orange, CA

91 mi 1h 52m Score: 7/10

San Diego, CA → Anza, CA

90.7 mi 1h 54m Score: 9/10

San Diego, CA → Riverside, CA

98.1 mi 1h 57m Score: 9/10

San Diego, CA → Anaheim, CA

96.8 mi 1h 58m Score: 7/10

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