Distance from Tucson to San Mateo by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Tucson (AZ) to San Mateo (CA) is 744 miles or 1196 kilometers or 646 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Tucson to San Mateo is 856 miles (1378 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 112 miles or 182 km.

Flight distance from Tucson, AZ to San Mateo, CA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Tucson and San Mateo is 744 miles or 1196 km.
The nearest airport to Tucson, is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and the nearest airport to San Mateo, is San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

What is the average flight time from Tucson to San Mateo?

Flight time from Tucson, AZ to San Mateo, CA is 1 hours 42 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Tucson to San Mateo Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Tucson, AZ to San Mateo, CA

The driving distance from Tucson, Arizona to San Mateo, California is 856 miles or 1378 km.
The total driving distance from Tucson, AZ to San Mateo, CA is 856 miles or 1378 kilometers. Your trip begins in Tucson, Arizona. It ends in San Mateo, California.
The driving distance from Tucson, Arizona to San Mateo, California is approximately 856 miles (1378 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 15 to 16 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Tucson, AZ to San Mateo, CA

How long is the drive from Tucson, AZ to San Mateo, CA?
The total driving time is 15 hours, 42 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Tucson to San Mateo take?
Tucson and San Mateo are 15 hours 42 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 Tucson and San Mateo

Time difference between Tucson (AZ) and San Mateo (CA) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in TucsonCurrent local time in San Mateo
2026-03-31, 21:35:43 MST2026-03-31, 21:35:43 PDT
How Far is it Between Tucson Arizona, USA and San Mateo California, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 856 mi 1378 km 743.35 nmi
Straight line distance 744 mi 1196 km 646 nmi
Difference 112 mi 182 km 97 nmi

Tucson Details

Tucson is located in Arizona, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 32° 13' 18.3'' Longitude: W 110° 55' 35.3''
Latitude32.22174
Longitude-110.92648
StateArizona
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San Mateo Details

San Mateo is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 37° 33' 46.8'' Longitude: W 122° 19' 31.9''
Latitude37.56299
Longitude-122.32553
StateCalifornia
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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Tucson, AZ and San Mateo, CA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 28 hours 42 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 21 hours 31 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 19 hours 8 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 17 hours 13 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 15 hours 39 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 14 hours 21 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 13 hours 15 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 12 hours 18 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 11 hours 29 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 10 hours 45 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 10 hours 7 minutes