How far is Arnold, CA from San Diego, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Arnold and San Diego is 422.58 miles (680.08 km).
Flight distance from Arnold, CA to San Diego, CA is 422.58 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 59 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 53 minutes to travel from Arnold to San Diego with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Arnold, California to San Diego, California is: 489.06 miles (787.06 km) by car.
Driving from Arnold to San Diego will take approximately 08 hours 42 minutes.
#1 Arnold
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°15'20"N 120°21'4"W |
| Latitude | 38.2554700 |
| Longitude | -120.3510300 |
| Altitude | 1219 |
| 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 Arnold and San Diego
The distance between Arnold and San Diego is 787 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 08 hours 44 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 Arnold and San Diego. The current time is 07:41:47.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16 hours 17 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12 hours 13 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09 hours 46 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08 hours 09 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06 hours 59 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 06 hours 31 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 06 hours 06 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 65.33 liters (17.26 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Arnold and San Diego.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Arnold to San Diego is $92.41 (diesel $106.93).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $92.41 | $96.5 | $99.11 | $106.93 |
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 10, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Arnold 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.
