Portland, Oregon to San Diego: Road Trip Guide & Distance

931.9 miles 1499.8 km · straight line
1082.2 miles actual route 1741.7 km · driving distance
20h 29min estimated drive time
$104 - $128 estimated fuel cost
~2h 22min flight time
160° SSE bearing direction

How far is Portland, Oregon from San Diego?

The distance from Portland, Oregon to San Diego is 931.9 miles (1499.8 km) as the crow flies. San Diego is located SSE of Portland, Oregon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1082.2 miles, taking about 20h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 22min. Both are located in United States — Portland, Oregon in Oregon 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 Portland, Oregon 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 Portland, Oregon to San Diego

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 29min $104 - $128 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 35min $87–$162* Budget
Train ~26h 38min $130–$379* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Portland, Oregon & San Diego

Quick Facts

Portland, Oregon
45.52°N, 122.68°W
America/Los_Angeles
15m 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 311 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 78 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM