Madera to San Diego: Road Trip Guide & Distance

336.2 miles 541.1 km · straight line
360.5 miles actual route 580.1 km · driving distance
6h 52min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
150° SSE bearing direction

How far is Madera from San Diego?

The distance from Madera to San Diego is 336.2 miles (541.1 km) as the crow flies. San Diego is located SSE of Madera. By car, the driving distance is approximately 360.5 miles, taking about 6h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. 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 Madera 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 Madera to San Diego

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 52min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 14min $29–$54* Budget
Train ~6h 31min $43–$126* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Madera & San Diego

Quick Facts

Madera
36.96°N, 120.06°W
America/Los_Angeles
83m 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 112 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 74.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM