Origin
Orosi, CA
Afternoon in Orosi on Sunday
Local time
3:29 PM
PDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orosi, CA to San Diego, CA
Drive Time
5h 47m
Distance
331.8 mi
534 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$77
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 35m
★
6 AM
5h 48m
8 AM
6h 14m
10 AM
5h 57m
12 PM
5h 54m
3 PM
5h 58m
5 PM
6h 13m
8 PM
5h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Orosi, CA
Efrem Efre
San Diego, CA
Lindsey Willard
Trip Overview
The drive from Orosi, CA to San Diego, CA covers 331.8 miles and takes about 5h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Avenue 416, Road 128, Dinuba Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $76.84 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
165.9 miles from Orosi, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 53m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 47m drive with frequent turns across 331.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 43 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Avenue 416 is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 47m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Orosi, CA to San Diego, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Avenue 416 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Road 128 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dinuba Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Road 124 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Dinuba Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Riggin Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Demaree Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Demaree Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Avenue 416
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orosi, CA and San Diego, CA.
1
Start on the route
75 ft
·
11 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto Avenue 416
177 ft
·
7 sec
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Avenue 416
3
Turn right onto Road 128
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Road 128
4
Continue on Dinuba Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Dinuba Boulevard
5
Continue on Road 124
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Road 124
6
Continue on North Dinuba Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
North Dinuba Boulevard
7
Turn right onto West Riggin Avenue
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
West Riggin Avenue
8
Turn left onto North Demaree Street
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
North Demaree Street
9
Continue on North Demaree Road
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
North Demaree Road
10
Continue on North Demaree Street
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
North Demaree Street
11
Continue on Road 108
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Road 108
12
Continue on North Hillman Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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North Hillman Street
13
Turn right onto East Prosperity Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
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East Prosperity Avenue
14
Turn left onto North Blackstone Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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North Blackstone Street
15
Take the ramp slight left
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
16
Merge slight left onto Golden State Highway
55 mi
·
59 min
·
Golden State Highway
17
Continue on Golden State Freeway
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Golden State Freeway
18
Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
27 mi
·
30 min
·
Golden State Freeway
19
Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
58 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
Golden State Freeway
20
Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Golden State Freeway
21
Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 405 South
22
Keep slight left
25 mi
·
29 min
23
Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Golden State Freeway
24
Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
26 mi
·
30 min
·
Santa Ana Freeway
25
Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Santa Ana Freeway
26
Take the exit slight right toward Broadway, Main Street, Santa Ana
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
·
Broadway, Main Street, Santa Ana
27
Keep slight left
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
28
Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
I 5 South
29
Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
0.8 mi
·
54 sec
·
Santa Ana Freeway
30
Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
·
Santa Ana Freeway
31
Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Santa Ana Freeway
32
Take the exit slight right toward Newport Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Newport Avenue
33
Turn right onto Newport Avenue
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Newport Avenue
34
Turn left onto Walnut Avenue
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Walnut Avenue
35
Turn left onto Jamboree Road
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
·
Jamboree Road
36
Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
I 5 South
37
Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Santa Ana Freeway
38
Keep slight left to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
0.8 mi
·
56 sec
·
Santa Ana Freeway
39
Merge slight right onto San Diego Freeway
76 mi
·
1 hr 29 min
·
San Diego Freeway
40
Take the exit slight right toward Front Street, Civic Center, 2nd Avenue
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Front Street, Civic Center, 2nd Avenue
41
Keep slight right to continue on Front Street, Civic Center
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
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Front Street, Civic Center
42
Continue on Front Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
43
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 165.9 miles from Orosi, CA, or about 2h 53m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 165.9 miles or 2h 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near San Diego, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Orosi, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Orosi, CA
This is one driving day of about 331.8 miles and 5h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Orosi, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 165.9 mi from Orosi, CA · 2h 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
166 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 165.9 miles from Orosi, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in San Diego, CA
The final approach into San Diego, CA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around San Diego, CA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$76.84 one way
$153.67 round trip
$5.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
116 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.07 | $79.24 | $158.48 |
| premium | $6.24 | $81.55 | $163.10 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $73.71 | $147.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$77
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$102–$127
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 116.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 99.5 | 1 | $34.84 | $15.93 |
| Efficient EV | 83 | 0 | $29.03 | $13.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 132.7 | 1 | $46.45 | $21.24 |
Gas CO2
116 kg
EV CO2
39 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
San Diego, CA
Afternoon in San Diego on Sunday
Local time
3:29 PM
PDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
21 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 47m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Orosi, CA to San Diego, CA covers 331.8 miles and takes about 5h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Avenue 416, Road 128, Dinuba Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 165.9 miles from Orosi, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $76.84 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 47m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Orosi, CA to San Diego, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Orosi, CA to San Diego, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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