Sacramento to San Diego: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Sacramento from San Diego?
The distance from Sacramento to San Diego is 472.6 miles (760.5 km) as the crow flies. San Diego is located SSE of Sacramento. By car, the driving distance is approximately 504.4 miles, taking about 9h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. 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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento to San Diego
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 158 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
- You could travel this distance about 52.7 times to circle the Earth's equator