Distance from Detroit to Oceanside by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Detroit (MI) to Oceanside (CA) is 1964 miles or 3160 kilometers or 1705 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Detroit to Oceanside is 2317 miles (3730 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 353 miles or 570 km.

Flight distance from Detroit, MI to Oceanside, CA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Detroit and Oceanside is 1964 miles or 3160 km.
The nearest airport to Detroit, is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and the nearest airport to Oceanside, is San Diego International Airport (SAN).

What is the average flight time from Detroit to Oceanside?

Flight time from Detroit, MI to Oceanside, CA is 4 hours 30 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Detroit to Oceanside Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Detroit, MI and Oceanside, CA
This map shows the distance from Detroit, MI, Usa to Oceanside, CA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Detroit, Michigan to Oceanside, California is displayed below.

Driving distance from Detroit, MI to Oceanside, CA

The driving distance from Detroit, Michigan to Oceanside, California is 2317 miles or 3730 km.
The total driving distance from Detroit, MI to Oceanside, CA is 2317 miles or 3730 kilometers. Your trip begins in Detroit, Michigan. It ends in Oceanside, California.
The driving distance from Detroit, Michigan to Oceanside, California is approximately 2317 miles (3730 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 40 to 41 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Detroit, MI to Oceanside, CA

How long is the drive from Detroit, MI to Oceanside, CA?
The total driving time is 40 hours, 48 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Detroit to Oceanside take?
Detroit and Oceanside are 40 hours 48 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Detroit and Oceanside

Time difference between Detroit (MI) and Oceanside (CA) is 3 Hours.
Oceanside time is 3 Hours behind Detroit.

Current local time in DetroitCurrent local time in Oceanside
2025-12-22, 15:07:47 EST2025-12-22, 12:07:47 PST
How Far is it Between Detroit Michigan, USA and Oceanside California, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Detroit, MI and Oceanside, CA in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 2317 mi 3730 km 2012.08 nmi
Straight line distance 1964 mi 3160 km 1705 nmi
Difference 353 mi 570 km 307 nmi

Detroit Details

Detroit is located in Michigan, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 42° 19' 53.1'' Longitude: W 83° 2' 44.7''
Latitude42.33143
Longitude-83.04575
StateMichigan
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Oceanside Details

Oceanside is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 33° 11' 45.1'' Longitude: W 117° 22' 46.1''
Latitude33.19587
Longitude-117.37948
StateCalifornia
Nearest airports to Oceanside

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Detroit, MI and Oceanside, CA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 77 hours 42 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 58 hours 16 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 51 hours 48 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 46 hours 37 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 42 hours 23 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 38 hours 51 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 35 hours 51 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 33 hours 18 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 31 hours 5 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 29 hours 8 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 27 hours 25 minutes