The Interstate 5 in San Diego, abbreviated "i-5 San Diego",  is the main north-south interstate highway route across the metro San Diego area.

Sections of the i-5 in San Diego are also called/known as the "San Diego Freeway", and the "John J Montgomery Freeway".

Driving north from San Diego along the Interstate 5, the city of Los Angeles is located approx. 121 miles to the north (estimated driving time from San Diego to Los Angeles along the Interstate 5 is approx. 1 hr. & 45 minutes)... however, significant traffic congestion can add considerable delays to your travel time.

Driving south from San Diego along the i-5, the US/Mexico border is located just approx. 16 miles south of downtown San Diego (estimated driving time from San Diego to the US/Mexico border along the i-5 is only approx. 15 minutes).

The map above shows the i-5 in San Diego (highlighted in pink) and where the i-5 travels through the metro San Diego area.