Driving from Lakewood to San Diego
San Diego lies 1,332 km (828 mi) south-west of Lakewood, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 18 h 3 min without stops, over roughly 1,625 km (1,010 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Lakewood | San Diego | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 152,597 | 1.4 million |
| Elevation | 1,682 m (5,518 ft) | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Denver) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
Clocks in San Diego are 1 h behind Lakewood right now, so a 18 h 3 min journey lands only 17 h 3 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book car hire from Lakewood to San Diego
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Staying in San Diego
Our booking partner lists 1,392+ places to stay in San Diego (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 706 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (469), and 9 are five-star. Across 294 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 286,439 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is San Diego from Lakewood?
1,332 km (828 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Lakewood; by road roughly 1,625 km (1,010 mi).
How long does it take to get from Lakewood to San Diego by car?
About 18 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lakewood and San Diego?
San Diego is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Los_Angeles against America/Denver).
Where can I stay in San Diego?
Our booking partner lists 1,392+ places to stay in San Diego, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.