Drive or Fly: San Diego, CA to Westwood, CA?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for SAN–LAX. At 132 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
2h 37m
Distance
132.3 mi
Total Cost
$64
CO2
53 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
2h 36m
14m in the air
Air Distance
118 mi
Total Cost
$125
CO2
30 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between SAN and LAX. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 2h 37m | 2h 36m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $64 | $125 |
| Carbon footprint | 53 kg CO2 | 30 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 21, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via I 5, I 405, CA 73
via I 5, I 10, I 5 Truck
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from San Diego, CA to Westwood, CA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.