Nogales to San Diego: Road Trip Guide & Distance

376.9 miles 606.5 km · straight line
472.5 miles actual route 760.4 km · driving distance
8h 23min estimated drive time
$45 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
286° WNW bearing direction

How far is Nogales from San Diego?

The distance from Nogales to San Diego is 376.9 miles (606.5 km) as the crow flies. San Diego is located WNW of Nogales. By car, the driving distance is approximately 472.5 miles, taking about 8h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Nogales in Arizona and San Diego in California.

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. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Nogales 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 Nogales to San Diego

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 23min $45 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 4min $38–$71* Budget
Train ~7h 58min $57–$165* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Nogales & San Diego

Quick Facts

Nogales
31.34°N, 110.93°W
America/Phoenix
1168m 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 126 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 66.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM