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A – San Diego is an easy 85 miles (136 km) south of Newport Beach. Only 1 1/2 hour drive from Newport Beach to San Diego taking the 55-freeway north to the 405-freeway south to the 5-freeway south. Travel on a multi-lane freeway with rest areas, restaurants, gas stations, and other amenities that are readily available along the route.
