Redwood to San Diego: Road Trip Guide & Distance

697.6 miles 1122.7 km · straight line
847.4 miles actual route 1363.8 km · driving distance
16h 29min estimated drive time
$82 - $100 estimated fuel cost
~1h 54min flight time
145° SE bearing direction

How far is Redwood from San Diego?

The distance from Redwood to San Diego is 697.6 miles (1122.7 km) as the crow flies. San Diego is located SE of Redwood. By car, the driving distance is approximately 847.4 miles, taking about 16h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Both are located in United States.

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 Redwood 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 Redwood to San Diego

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 29min $82 - $100 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 47min $68–$127* Budget
Train ~21h 26min $102–$297* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Redwood & San Diego

Quick Facts

Redwood
41.21°N, 124.00°W
America/Los_Angeles
40m 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 233 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM