Distance from San Diego to Berkeley by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from San Diego (CA) to Berkeley (CA) is 459 miles or 738 kilometers or 398 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Diego to Berkeley is 493 miles (795 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 34 miles or 57 km.

San Diego to Berkeley Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from San Diego, CA to Berkeley, CA

The driving distance from San Diego, California to Berkeley, California is 493 miles or 795 km.
The total driving distance from San Diego, CA to Berkeley, CA is 493 miles or 795 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Diego, California. It ends in Berkeley, California.
The driving distance from San Diego, California to Berkeley, California is approximately 493 miles (795 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 9 to 10 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from San Diego, CA to Berkeley, CA

How long is the drive from San Diego, CA to Berkeley, CA?
The total driving time is 9 hours, 20 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Diego to Berkeley take?
San Diego and Berkeley are 9 hours 20 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 San Diego and Berkeley

Time difference between San Diego (CA) and Berkeley (CA) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in San Diego	Current local time in Berkeley
2025-12-17, 23:48:51 PST	2025-12-17, 23:48:51 PST

How Far is it Between San Diego California, USA and Berkeley California, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	493 mi	795 km	428.12 nmi
Straight line distance	459 mi	738 km	398 nmi
Difference	34 mi	57 km	30 nmi

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