Big Sur to San Diego: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Big Sur from San Diego?
The distance from Big Sur to San Diego is 361 miles (580.9 km) as the crow flies. San Diego is located SE of Big Sur. By car, the driving distance is approximately 418.4 miles, taking about 8h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States.
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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.
Coordinates come from public place data for Big Sur 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.
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 120 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
- You could travel this distance about 69 times to circle the Earth's equator