Driving from Tijuana to Torrance
Torrance lies 194 km (120 mi) north-west of Tijuana, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 2 h 57 min without stops, over roughly 236 km (147 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Tijuana | Torrance | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1.9 million | 143,592 |
| Elevation | 97 m (318 ft) | 33 m (108 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Tijuana) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Postal codes | 22703 | 90501–90510 |
What changes when you arrive in Torrance
Crossing from Mexico into United States: money changes from the Peso to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book car hire from Tijuana to Torrance
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Staying in Torrance
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Common questions
How far is Torrance from Tijuana?
194 km (120 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Tijuana; by road roughly 236 km (147 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tijuana to Torrance by car?
About 2 h 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tijuana and Torrance?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Torrance?
The Dollar (USD).
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.