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

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The flight distance from San Diego (CA) to New York City (NY) is 2432 miles or 3913 kilometers or 2112 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Diego to New York City is 2815 miles (4531 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 383 miles or 618 km.

San Diego to New York City Flight Route Map

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

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

The driving distance from San Diego, California to New York City, New York is 2815 miles or 4531 km.
The total driving distance from San Diego, CA to New York City, NY is 2815 miles or 4531 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Diego, California. It ends in New York City, New York.
The driving distance from San Diego, California to New York City, New York is approximately 2815 miles (4531 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 San Diego, CA to New York City, NY

How long is the drive from San Diego, CA to New York City, NY?
The total driving time is 50 hours, 47 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Diego to New York City take?
San Diego and New York City are 50 hours 47 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 New York City

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

Current local time in San Diego	Current local time in New York City
2025-12-19, 19:17:24 PST	2025-12-19, 22:17:24 EST

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

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	2815 mi	4531 km	2444.55 nmi
Straight line distance	2432 mi	3913 km	2112 nmi
Difference	383 mi	618 km	332 nmi

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