Petrified Forest to San Diego: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Petrified Forest from San Diego?
The distance from Petrified Forest to San Diego is 449.5 miles (723.4 km) as the crow flies. San Diego is located WSW of Petrified Forest. By car, the driving distance is approximately 567.4 miles, taking about 11h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 24min. Both are located in United States — Petrified Forest 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 Petrified Forest 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 150 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
- You could travel this distance about 55.4 times to circle the Earth's equator