Modesto to San Jacinto: Road Trip Guide & Distance

349.6 miles 562.6 km · straight line
419.5 miles estimated 675.1 km · driving distance
8h 26min estimated drive time
$40 - $50 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
138° SE bearing direction

How far is Modesto from San Jacinto?

The distance from Modesto to San Jacinto is 349.6 miles (562.6 km) as the crow flies. San Jacinto is located SE of Modesto. By car, the driving distance is approximately 419.5 miles, taking about 8h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. 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 Modesto and San Jacinto. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Modesto to San Jacinto

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 26min $40 - $50 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 7min $34–$63* Budget
Train ~8h 1min $50–$147* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Modesto & San Jacinto

Quick Facts

Modesto
37.64°N, 121.00°W
America/Los_Angeles
28m elevation
San Jacinto
33.78°N, 116.96°W
America/Los_Angeles
477m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 117 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 71.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients