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Distance from Joshua Tree to San Onofre Beach
Route Information
The driving distance from Joshua Tree, California to San Onofre Beach, California is 157.3 mi (253.2 km)
The straight-line (air) distance is 89.2 mi (143.6 km)
The estimated flight time is 0 hr 11 min
The estimated travel time by road is 2 hours 39 minutes
Traveling highway, substantial in a southwest direction. Average speeds around 61 mph.
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Journey Summary
Traveling from Joshua Tree, California to San Onofre Beach, California covers 157.3 mi (253.2 km) in a southwest direction. This highway, substantial route typically takes 2 hours 39 minutes under normal conditions.
Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (140.0-162.1 miles / 225-261 km). The primary route shown here saves 18 minutes compared to alternatives.
The route features scenic views, toll sections. with average speeds around 61 mph (98 km/h).
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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.