Apache Junction to San Diego: Road Trip Guide & Distance

328.5 miles 528.6 km · straight line
388.2 miles actual route 624.8 km · driving distance
7h 8min estimated drive time
$37 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
263° W bearing direction

How far is Apache Junction from San Diego?

The distance from Apache Junction to San Diego is 328.5 miles (528.6 km) as the crow flies. San Diego is located W of Apache Junction. By car, the driving distance is approximately 388.2 miles, taking about 7h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Apache Junction in Arizona and San Diego in California.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Apache Junction and San Diego. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Apache Junction to San Diego

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 8min $37 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 34min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~6h 47min $47–$136* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Apache Junction & San Diego

Quick Facts

Apache Junction
33.42°N, 111.55°W
America/Phoenix
525m elevation
San Diego
32.72°N, 117.16°W
America/Los_Angeles
20m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 110 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 75.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM