Drive Time
1h 54m
Distance
90.7 mi
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
The drive from San Diego, CA to Anza, CA covers 90.7 miles and takes about 1h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Broadway, 11th Avenue, Cabrillo Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.32 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
45.3 miles from San Diego, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 54m drive with frequent turns across 90.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Broadway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 11th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cabrillo Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cabrillo Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Semper Fi Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Escondido Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tony Gwynn Memorial Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Avocado Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between San Diego, CA and Anza, CA.
Start on Front Street
Turn left onto West Broadway
Turn left onto 11th Avenue
Continue on Cabrillo Parkway
Continue on Cabrillo Freeway
Keep slight left
Continue on Semper Fi Highway
Continue on Escondido Freeway
Continue on Tony Gwynn Memorial Freeway
Continue on Escondido Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Escondido Freeway
Continue on Avocado Highway
Continue on Escondido Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward CA 79: Indio, Temecula Parkway
Turn left onto Temecula Parkway
Turn right onto Old Town Front Street
Continue on Old Town Front Street
Turn left onto Temecula Parkway
Continue straight
Turn left onto Cahuilla Road
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.3 miles or 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Anza, CA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving San Diego, 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 San Diego, CA
This is one driving day of about 90.7 miles and 1h 54m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 45.3 mi from San Diego, CA · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 45.3 miles from San Diego, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Anza, 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 Anza, CA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$12.32 one way
$24.64 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $13.75 | $27.50 |
| premium | $4.15 | $14.82 | $29.64 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $13.39 | $26.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.7 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.2 | 0 | $9.52 | $4.35 |
| Efficient EV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.94 | $3.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.3 | 0 | $12.70 | $5.80 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in San Diego on Saturday
Local time
2:53 AM
PDT
Current temp
72°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Anza on Saturday
Local time
2:53 AM
PDT
Current temp
38°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
51°F
Oceanside, CA
45 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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