How far is East Oakdale, CA from San Diego, CA?
The driving distance from East Oakdale, CA to San Diego, CA is about 449.9 miles (724 km), with a travel time of about 07h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 406.1 miles (653.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 53m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Monterey County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Oakdale and San Diego.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Oakdale and San Diego.
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Start on the route
87 m · 24 sec
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Turn left onto Rodden Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Rodden Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rodden Road
1 mi · 4 min · Rodden Road
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Continue on Rodden Road
1.2 km · 3 min · Rodden Road
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Turn sharp left onto Valley Home Road
2332 ft · 46 sec · Valley Home Road
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Continue on North Yosemite Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · North Yosemite Avenue
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Continue on Albers Road
7.7 mi · 11 min · Albers Road
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Continue on Geer Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · Geer Road
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Turn slight left onto Santa Fe Avenue
6.2 mi · 9 min · Santa Fe Avenue
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Turn right onto North Vincent Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · North Vincent Road
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Turn right onto Shanks Road
2375 ft · 54 sec · Shanks Road
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Take the ramp left
1677 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
74.9 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Keep slight left
41 mi · 44 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Highway
58.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Golden State Highway
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Continue on Golden State Freeway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
27.4 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
58.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South
1354 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
24.7 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
25.7 mi · 30 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
1241 ft · 16 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Broadway, Main Street, Santa Ana
1.3 km · 57 sec
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Keep slight left
788 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South
981 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
1.3 km · 54 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
1.2 km · 52 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Newport Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Newport Avenue
1943 ft · 44 sec · Newport Avenue
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Turn left onto Walnut Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Walnut Avenue
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Turn left onto Jamboree Road
2595 ft · 38 sec · Jamboree Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South
1479 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
5.5 mi · 6 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
1.3 km · 56 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Merge slight right onto San Diego Freeway
76.5 mi · 1 hr 29 min · San Diego Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Front Street, Civic Center, 2nd Avenue
1164 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Front Street, Civic Center
592 ft · 15 sec
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Continue on Front Street
2662 ft · 2 min · Front Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Front Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Oakdale and San Diego.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
San Diego Freeway
Merge slight right onto San Diego Freeway
76.5 mi · 01h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving East Oakdale and Mostly Sunny near San Diego.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Oakdale to San Diego?
The road trip is about 449.9 miles (724 km) and usually takes 07h 53m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Greenfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 221.9 miles from East Oakdale and 228 miles from San Diego.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 406.1 miles (653.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $91.55 one way or $183.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 141 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Oakdale and Mostly Sunny near San Diego.
Stop Ideas Near Greenfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greenfield.
Bakersfield
Wasco station
Tehachapi, California
Mojave, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Oakdale and San Diego. Straight-line distance: 406.09 mi (653.54 km).
#1 East Oakdale
Census-designated place in Stanislaus County, California
| Population | 2,762 |
| Coordinates | 37.7879800, -120.8038200 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| Country | United States |
#2 San Diego
The eighth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Diego metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,422,420 |
| Coordinates | 32.7157100, -117.1647200 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Front Street (-117.164717, 32.71571)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 724 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $91.55 | $183.11 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $96.27 | $192.53 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $99.08 | $198.15 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $120.09 | $240.18 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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