How far is San Carlos, CA from San Diego, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between San Carlos and San Diego is 438.65 miles (705.94 km).
Flight distance from San Carlos, CA to San Diego, CA is 438.65 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 59 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 53 minutes to travel from San Carlos to San Diego with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from San Carlos, California to San Diego, California is: 490.48 miles (789.35 km) by car.
Driving from San Carlos to San Diego will take approximately 07 hours 40 minutes.
#1 San Carlos
City in San Mateo County, California, USA
| Population | 29641 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°30'26"N 122°15'38"W |
| Latitude | 37.5071600 |
| Longitude | -122.2605200 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#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 |
Ending point in San Diego: Front Street (-117.164717,32.71571)
Estimated Travel Time Between San Carlos and San Diego
The distance between San Carlos and San Diego is 789 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 08 hours 46 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 San Carlos and San Diego. The current time is 00:02:06.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16 hours 20 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12 hours 15 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09 hours 48 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08 hours 10 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07 hours 00 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 06 hours 32 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 06 hours 07 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 65.52 liters (17.31 gallon) of gas to cover the route between San Carlos and San Diego.
The estimated cost of gas to go from San Carlos to San Diego is $92.68 (diesel $107.24).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $92.68 | $96.78 | $99.4 | $107.24 |
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 December 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between San Carlos 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.
