How far is San Mateo, CA from San Diego, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between San Mateo and San Diego is 443.9 miles (714.39 km).
Flight distance from San Mateo, CA to San Diego, CA is 443.9 miles. Estimated flight time is 01 hours 00 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 54 minutes to travel from San Mateo to San Diego with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from San Mateo, California to San Diego, California is: 500.08 miles (804.81 km) by car.
Driving from San Mateo to San Diego will take approximately 07 hours 47 minutes.
#1 San Mateo
The second most populous city in San Mateo County, California. It is located on the San Francisco Peninsula. San Mateo is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the San Mateo Public Library and the San Mateo Historical Museum.
| Population | 102398 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°33'47"N 122°19'32"W |
| Latitude | 37.5629900 |
| Longitude | -122.3255300 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| 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 Mateo and San Diego
The distance between San Mateo and San Diego is 805 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 08 hours 56 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 Mateo and San Diego. The current time is 04:01:34.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16 hours 39 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12 hours 30 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10 hours 00 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08 hours 20 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07 hours 08 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 06 hours 40 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 06 hours 14 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 66.8 liters (17.65 gallon) of gas to cover the route between San Mateo and San Diego.
The estimated cost of gas to go from San Mateo to San Diego is $94.5 (diesel $109.34).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $94.5 | $98.68 | $101.34 | $109.34 |
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 Mateo 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.
