Distance from San Diego to Pasadena by Car and Plane

The flight distance from San Diego (CA) to Pasadena (CA) is 115 miles or 184 kilometers or 100 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Diego to Pasadena is 124 miles (201 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 9 miles or 17 km.

Flight distance from San Diego, CA to Pasadena, CA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between San Diego and Pasadena is 115 miles or 184 km.
The nearest airport to San Diego, is San Diego International Airport (SAN) and the nearest airport to Pasadena, is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

What is the average flight time from San Diego to Pasadena?

Flight time from San Diego, CA to Pasadena, CA is 0 hours 15 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

San Diego to Pasadena Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from San Diego, CA to Pasadena, CA

The driving distance from San Diego, California to Pasadena, California is 124 miles or 201 km.
The total driving distance from San Diego, CA to Pasadena, CA is 124 miles or 201 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Diego, California. It ends in Pasadena, California.
The driving distance from San Diego, California to Pasadena, California is approximately 124 miles (201 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 2 to 3 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from San Diego, CA to Pasadena, CA

How long is the drive from San Diego, CA to Pasadena, CA?
The total driving time is 2 hours, 34 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Diego to Pasadena take?
San Diego and Pasadena are 2 hours 34 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 San Diego and Pasadena

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

Current local time in San DiegoCurrent local time in Pasadena
2025-12-19, 17:44:22 PST2025-12-19, 17:44:22 PST
How Far is it Between San Diego California, USA and Pasadena California, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 124 mi 201 km 107.68 nmi
Straight line distance 115 mi 184 km 100 nmi
Difference 9 mi 17 km 7 nmi

San Diego Details

San Diego is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 32° 42' 55.2'' Longitude: W 117° 9' 26.1''
Latitude32.71533
Longitude-117.15726
StateCalifornia
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Pasadena Details

Pasadena is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 34° 8' 52'' Longitude: W 118° 8' 40.3''
Latitude34.14778
Longitude-118.14452
StateCalifornia
Nearest airports to Pasadena

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between San Diego, CA and Pasadena, CA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 4 hours 11 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 3 hours 8 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 2 hours 47 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 2 hours 30 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 2 hours 17 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 2 hours 5 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 1 hours 55 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 1 hours 47 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 1 hours 40 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 1 hours 34 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 1 hours 28 minutes