Day trip 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.
At 194 km (120 mi) apart, Torrance is a realistic day trip from Tijuana: about 3 h 9 min each way by road.
| 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 tours and tickets in 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 road?
About 3 h 9 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 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.