How far is Palo Alto, CA from San Diego, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Palo Alto and San Diego is 430.98 miles (693.59 km).

Flight distance from Palo Alto, CA to San Diego, CA is 430.98 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 58 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 52 minutes to travel from Palo Alto to San Diego with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Palo Alto, California to San Diego, California is: 482.21 miles (776.04 km) by car.

Driving from Palo Alto to San Diego will take approximately 07 hours 32 minutes.

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#1 Palo Alto

The most populous city in Santa Clara County, California. It is located in the San Francisco Bay Area in northern California. Palo Alto is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as Stanford University campus and the Computer History Museum.

Population 67008
GPS Coordinates 37°26'31"N 122°8'35"W
Latitude 37.4418800
Longitude -122.1430200
Altitude 9
Country United States
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#2 San Diego

The eighth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Diego metropolitan area. It is located on the coast of Southern California, at the border with Mexico. San Diego is a major center for tourism and is home to the San Diego Zoo.

Population 1422420
GPS Coordinates 32°42'57"N 117°9'53"W
Latitude 32.7157100
Longitude -117.1647200
Altitude 20
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Palo Alto and San Diego

The distance between Palo Alto and San Diego is 776 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 08 hours 37 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Palo Alto and San Diego. The current time is 16:33:56.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 16 hours 04 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 12 hours 03 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 09 hours 38 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 08 hours 02 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 06 hours 53 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 06 hours 25 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 06 hours 00 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 64.41 liters (17.02 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Palo Alto and San Diego.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Palo Alto to San Diego is $91.12 (diesel $105.43).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $91.12 $95.15 $97.72 $105.43

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in California ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $5.355 (Diesel $6.196) /gallon. Last changed prices on November 12, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Palo Alto and San Diego (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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