Day trip from San Diego to Oxnard
Oxnard lies 249 km (155 mi) north-west of San Diego, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 249 km (155 mi) apart, Oxnard is a realistic day trip from San Diego: about 4 h 3 min each way by road.
| San Diego | Oxnard | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 1.4 million | 207,254 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Postal codes | 92101–92199 | 93030–93036 |
What to see in Oxnard
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Oxnard Public Library | 429,180 | 2016 |
The busiest is Oxnard Public Library at 429,180 visitors in 2016. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Oxnard
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Staying in Oxnard
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Common questions
How far is Oxnard from San Diego?
249 km (155 mi) in a straight line, north-west of San Diego; by road roughly 304 km (189 mi).
How long does it take to get from San Diego to Oxnard by road?
About 4 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San Diego and Oxnard?
No, both are on America/Los_Angeles at the moment.
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.