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Distance from Carlsbad to Temecula

Driving Distance
45.1 mi 72.6 km
Flying Distance
25.3 mi 40.6 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Carlsbad, California to Temecula, California is 45.1 mi (72.6 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 25.3 mi (40.6 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 3 min

The estimated travel time by road is 44 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, moderate in a northeast direction. Average speeds around 44 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Carlsbad
Place Carlsbad
State/Province California
Country US
Latitude 33.164449
Longitude -117.341117
GPS 33.164449° N, 117.341117° W
Local Time 5:38 AM
Timezone America/Los_Angeles

Destination:

Temecula
Place Temecula
State/Province California
Country US
Latitude 33.493424
Longitude -117.148816
GPS 33.493424° N, 117.148816° W
Local Time 5:38 AM
Timezone America/Los_Angeles

Journey Summary

Traveling from Carlsbad, California to Temecula, California covers 45.1 mi (72.6 km) in a northeast direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 44 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 2 route options between these locations (33.5-45.1 miles / 54-73 km). The primary route shown here saves 10 seconds compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 44 mph (71 km/h).

Available Routes

CA-78 E and I-15 N
45.1 mi 44 minutes
Shortest
CA-76 E and I-15 N
33.5 mi 44 minutes
Fastest

Route Map Visualization

Route map from Carlsbad to Temecula

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.