San Diego to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is San Diego from Washington DC?
The distance from San Diego to Washington DC is 2269.8 miles (3652.9 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located ENE of San Diego. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2688.3 miles, taking about 47h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 5h 4min. Both are located in United States — San Diego in California and Washington DC in District of Columbia.
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 Washington DC. 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 Washington DC
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 757 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 189 hours
- You could travel this distance about 11 times to circle the Earth's equator