North Cascades to San Diego: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1129.8 miles 1818.3 km · straight line
1372.6 miles actual route 2209 km · driving distance
26h 39min estimated drive time
$132 - $163 estimated fuel cost
~2h 46min flight time
168° SSE bearing direction

How far is North Cascades from San Diego?

The distance from North Cascades to San Diego is 1129.8 miles (1818.3 km) as the crow flies. San Diego is located SSE of North Cascades. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1372.6 miles, taking about 26h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 46min. Both are located in United States — North Cascades in Washington 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 North Cascades 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 North Cascades to San Diego

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 26h 39min $132 - $163 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~31h 59min $110–$206* Budget
Train ~34h 39min $165–$480* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between North Cascades & San Diego

Quick Facts

North Cascades
48.77°N, 121.30°W
America/Los_Angeles
2804m 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 377 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 94 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM