Baltimore to San Diego: Road Trip Guide & Distance

2291.9 miles 3688.4 km · straight line
2725.6 miles actual route 4386.5 km · driving distance
47h 53min estimated drive time
$262 - $323 estimated fuel cost
~5h 7min flight time
271° W bearing direction

How far is Baltimore from San Diego?

The distance from Baltimore to San Diego is 2291.9 miles (3688.4 km) as the crow flies. San Diego is located W of Baltimore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2725.6 miles, taking about 47h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 5h 7min. Both are located in United States — Baltimore in Maryland and San Diego in California.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Baltimore 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 Baltimore to San Diego

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 47h 53min $262 - $323 Flexible stops
Fly ~5h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~57h 28min $218–$409* Budget
Train ~62h 15min $327–$954* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Baltimore & San Diego

Quick Facts

Baltimore
39.29°N, 76.61°W
America/New_York
10m 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 764 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 191 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 10.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM