Jacksonville, Florida to San Diego: Road Trip Guide & Distance

2087.9 miles 3360.2 km · straight line
2339.2 miles actual route 3764.6 km · driving distance
40h 46min estimated drive time
$225 - $277 estimated fuel cost
~4h 42min flight time
284° WNW bearing direction

How far is Jacksonville, Florida from San Diego?

The distance from Jacksonville, Florida to San Diego is 2087.9 miles (3360.2 km) as the crow flies. San Diego is located WNW of Jacksonville, Florida. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2339.2 miles, taking about 40h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 42min. Both are located in United States — Jacksonville, Florida in Florida 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 Jacksonville, Florida 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 Jacksonville, Florida to San Diego

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 40h 46min $225 - $277 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~48h 55min $187–$351* Budget
Train ~53h 0min $281–$819* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jacksonville, Florida & San Diego

Quick Facts

Jacksonville, Florida
30.33°N, 81.66°W
America/New_York
12m 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 696 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 174 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 11.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM