San Diego to Victoria, British Columbia, Canada: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1132.4 miles 1822.5 km · straight line
1336.4 miles actual route 2150.8 km · driving distance
26h 54min estimated drive time
$129 - $158 estimated fuel cost
~2h 47min flight time
345° NNW bearing direction

How far is San Diego from Victoria, British Columbia, Canada?

The distance from San Diego to Victoria, British Columbia, Canada is 1132.4 miles (1822.5 km) as the crow flies. Victoria, British Columbia, Canada is located NNW of San Diego. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1336.4 miles, taking about 26h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 47min. San Diego is in California, United States, while Victoria, British Columbia, Canada is in British Columbia, Canada.

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. 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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. 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 Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. 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 Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 26h 54min $129 - $158 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~32h 17min $107–$200* Budget
Train ~34h 58min $160–$468* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between San Diego & Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Quick Facts

San Diego
32.72°N, 117.16°W
America/Los_Angeles
20m elevation
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
48.43°N, 123.37°W
America/Vancouver
20m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 377 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 94 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM