How far is San Diego, CA from Modesto, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between San Diego and Modesto is 403.09 miles (648.7 km).

Flight distance from San Diego, CA to Modesto, CA is 403.09 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 53 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 48 minutes to travel from San Diego to Modesto with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from San Diego, California to Modesto, California is: 441.16 miles (709.98 km) by car.

Driving from San Diego to Modesto will take approximately 07 hours 36 minutes.

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#1 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
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#2 Modesto

The third most populous city in Stanislaus County, California. It is located in the Central Valley of California. Modesto is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many outdoor activities, and its many attractions, such as the Gallo Center for the Arts and the McHenry Mansion.

Population 215666
GPS Coordinates 37°38'21"N 120°59'49"W
Latitude 37.6391000
Longitude -120.9968800
Altitude 28
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between San Diego and Modesto

The distance between San Diego and Modesto is 710 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 07 hours 53 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 Diego and Modesto. The current time is 03:25:58.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 14 hours 41 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 11 hours 01 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 08 hours 49 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 07 hours 21 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 06 hours 18 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 05 hours 52 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 05 hours 30 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 58.93 liters (15.57 gallon) of gas to cover the route between San Diego and Modesto.
The estimated cost of gas to go from San Diego to Modesto is $83.36 (diesel $96.45).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $83.36 $87.05 $89.4 $96.45

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 26, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between San Diego and Modesto (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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