Distance from San Diego to San Francisco by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from San Diego (CA) to San Francisco (CA) is 459 miles or 738 kilometers or 399 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Diego to San Francisco is 501 miles (807 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 42 miles or 69 km.

San Diego to San Francisco Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from San Diego, CA to San Francisco, CA

The driving distance from San Diego, California to San Francisco, California is 501 miles or 807 km.
The total driving distance from San Diego, CA to San Francisco, CA is 501 miles or 807 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Diego, California. It ends in San Francisco, California.
The driving distance from San Diego, California to San Francisco, California is approximately 501 miles (807 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 San Francisco, CA

How long is the drive from San Diego, CA to San Francisco, CA?
The total driving time is 9 hours, 26 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Diego to San Francisco take?
San Diego and San Francisco are 9 hours 26 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 San Francisco

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

Current local time in San Diego	Current local time in San Francisco
2025-12-19, 11:01:57 PST	2025-12-19, 11:01:57 PST

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

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	501 mi	807 km	435.07 nmi
Straight line distance	459 mi	738 km	399 nmi
Difference	42 mi	69 km	36 nmi

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