San Diego to Santa Fe: Road Trip Guide & Distance

672.9 miles 1083 km · straight line
870.7 miles actual route 1401.2 km · driving distance
15h 22min estimated drive time
$84 - $103 estimated fuel cost
~1h 51min flight time
69° ENE bearing direction

How far is San Diego from Santa Fe?

The distance from San Diego to Santa Fe is 672.9 miles (1083 km) as the crow flies. Santa Fe is located ENE of San Diego. By car, the driving distance is approximately 870.7 miles, taking about 15h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 51min. Both are located in United States — San Diego in California and Santa Fe in New Mexico.

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 San Diego and Santa Fe. 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 San Diego to Santa Fe

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 22min $84 - $103 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 26min $70–$131* Budget
Train ~19h 59min $104–$305* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between San Diego & Santa Fe

Quick Facts

San Diego
32.72°N, 117.16°W
America/Los_Angeles
20m elevation
Santa Fe
35.69°N, 105.94°W
America/Denver
2134m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 224 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM