San Diego to Yosemite: Road Trip Guide & Distance

380.2 miles 611.8 km · straight line
456.2 miles actual route 734.2 km · driving distance
9h 20min estimated drive time
$44 - $54 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
340° NNW bearing direction

How far is San Diego from Yosemite?

The distance from San Diego to Yosemite is 380.2 miles (611.8 km) as the crow flies. Yosemite is located NNW of San Diego. By car, the driving distance is approximately 456.2 miles, taking about 9h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. 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. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for San Diego and Yosemite. 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 Yosemite

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 20min $44 - $54 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 12min $36–$68* Budget
Train ~8h 52min $55–$160* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between San Diego & Yosemite

Quick Facts

San Diego
32.72°N, 117.16°W
America/Los_Angeles
20m elevation
Yosemite
37.87°N, 119.54°W
America/Los_Angeles
1209m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 127 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 65.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM