Distance from San Diego to East Los Angeles by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from San Diego (CA) to East Los Angeles (CA) is 108 miles or 174 kilometers or 94 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Diego to East Los Angeles is 114 miles (185 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 6 miles or 11 km.

San Diego to East Los Angeles Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between San Diego, CA and East Los Angeles, CA
This map shows the distance from San Diego, CA, Usa to East Los Angeles, CA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from San Diego, California to East Los Angeles, California is displayed below.

Driving distance from San Diego, CA to East Los Angeles, CA

The driving distance from San Diego, California to East Los Angeles, California is 114 miles or 185 km.
The total driving distance from San Diego, CA to East Los Angeles, CA is 114 miles or 185 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Diego, California. It ends in East Los Angeles, California.
The driving distance from San Diego, California to East Los Angeles, California is approximately 114 miles (185 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 2 to 3 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from San Diego, CA to East Los Angeles, CA

How long is the drive from San Diego, CA to East Los Angeles, CA?
The total driving time is 2 hours, 18 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Diego to East Los Angeles take?
San Diego and East Los Angeles are 2 hours 18 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between San Diego and East Los Angeles

Time difference between San Diego (CA) and East Los Angeles (CA) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in San Diego	Current local time in East Los Angeles
2025-12-19, 00:52:08 PST	2025-12-19, 00:52:08 PST

How Far is it Between San Diego California, USA and East Los Angeles California, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between San Diego, CA and East Los Angeles, CA in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	114 mi	185 km	99 nmi
Straight line distance	108 mi	174 km	94 nmi
Difference	6 mi	11 km	5 nmi

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