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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between San Diego and Oakland is 454.37 miles (731.23 km).

Flight distance from San Diego, CA to Oakland, CA is 454.37 miles. Estimated flight time is 01 hours 00 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 54 minutes to travel from San Diego to Oakland with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from San Diego, California to Oakland, California is: 497.2 miles (800.17 km) by car.

Driving from San Diego to Oakland will take approximately 07 hours 40 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 Oakland

The third most populous city in California, Oakland is a major center for business, manufacturing, and culture. The city is home to the Oakland International Airport, the Oakland Raiders, and the Golden State Warriors. Oakland is also home to a number of universities, such as the University of California, Berkeley and the Mills College.

Population 424891
GPS Coordinates 37°48'16"N 122°16'15"W
Latitude 37.8043700
Longitude -122.2708000
Altitude 13
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between San Diego and Oakland

The distance between San Diego and Oakland is 800 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 08 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 Oakland. The current time is 23:31:12.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 16 hours 34 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 12 hours 25 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 09 hours 56 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 08 hours 17 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 07 hours 06 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 06 hours 37 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 06 hours 12 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 66.41 liters (17.54 gallon) of gas to cover the route between San Diego and Oakland.
The estimated cost of gas to go from San Diego to Oakland is $93.95 (diesel $108.71).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $93.95 $98.11 $100.76 $108.71

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 24, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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