Average driving speed: 55.1 mph
Kilometers per hour: 88.6 km/h
This is based on typical traffic conditions for this route.

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Driving time from SDM to LAX

How long is the drive from SDM to LAX? The total driving time is 2 hours, 33 minutes.

Your trip begins at Brown Field Municipal Airport in San Diego, California. It ends at Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles, California.

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