Concord, California to San Diego: Road Trip Guide & Distance

455.4 miles 732.9 km · straight line
490.6 miles actual route 789.6 km · driving distance
9h 15min estimated drive time
$47 - $58 estimated fuel cost
~1h 25min flight time
142° SE bearing direction

How far is Concord, California from San Diego?

The distance from Concord, California to San Diego is 455.4 miles (732.9 km) as the crow flies. San Diego is located SE of Concord, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 490.6 miles, taking about 9h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. 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 Concord, California 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 Concord, California to San Diego

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 15min $47 - $58 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 6min $39–$74* Budget
Train ~8h 47min $59–$172* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Concord, California & San Diego

Quick Facts

Concord, California
37.98°N, 122.03°W
America/Los_Angeles
23m 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 152 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 54.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM