Edmonton to San Diego: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1450.6 miles 2334.5 km · straight line
1811.5 miles actual route 2915.3 km · driving distance
31h 26min estimated drive time
CAD 294 - CAD 361 estimated fuel cost
~3h 25min flight time
189° S bearing direction

How far is Edmonton from San Diego?

The distance from Edmonton to San Diego is 1450.6 miles (2334.5 km) as the crow flies. San Diego is located S of Edmonton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1811.5 miles, taking about 31h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 25min. Edmonton is in Alberta, Canada, while San Diego is in California, United States.

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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. 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 Edmonton 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 Edmonton to San Diego

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 31h 26min CAD 294 - CAD 361 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~37h 43min $145–$272* Budget
Train ~40h 52min $217–$634* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Edmonton & San Diego

Quick Facts

Edmonton
53.55°N, 113.49°W
America/Edmonton
668m 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 484 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 121 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM