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 i-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 i-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.