Oakland to San Diego: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Oakland from San Diego?
The distance from Oakland to San Diego is 454.5 miles (731.5 km) as the crow flies. San Diego is located SE of Oakland. By car, the driving distance is approximately 490.6 miles, taking about 9h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. 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 Oakland 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.
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 152 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
- You could travel this distance about 54.8 times to circle the Earth's equator