Distance from New York City to San Diego by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from New York City (NY) to San Diego (CA) is 2432 miles or 3913 kilometers or 2112 nautical miles.
Driving distance from New York City to San Diego is 2819 miles (4537 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 387 miles or 624 km.

New York City to San Diego Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between New York City, NY and San Diego, CA
This map shows the distance from New York City, NY, Usa to San Diego, CA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from New York City, New York to San Diego, California is displayed below.

Driving distance from New York City, NY to San Diego, CA

The driving distance from New York City, New York to San Diego, California is 2819 miles or 4537 km.
The total driving distance from New York City, NY to San Diego, CA is 2819 miles or 4537 kilometers. Your trip begins in New York City, New York. It ends in San Diego, California.
The driving distance from New York City, New York to San Diego, California is approximately 2819 miles (4537 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 50 to 51 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from New York City, NY to San Diego, CA

How long is the drive from New York City, NY to San Diego, CA?
The total driving time is 50 hours, 44 minutes.
How long does a car ride from New York City to San Diego take?
New York City and San Diego are 50 hours 44 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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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 New York City and San Diego

Time difference between New York City (NY) and San Diego (CA) is 3 Hours.
San Diego time is 3 Hours behind New York City.

Current local time in New York City	Current local time in San Diego
2025-12-22, 20:50:46 EST	2025-12-22, 17:50:46 PST

How Far is it Between New York City New York, USA and San Diego California, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between New York City, NY and San Diego, CA in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	2819 mi	4537 km	2448.02 nmi
Straight line distance	2432 mi	3913 km	2112 nmi
Difference	387 mi	624 km	336 nmi

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