How far is Escalon, CA from San Diego, CA?
The driving distance from Escalon, CA to San Diego, CA is about 469.3 miles (755.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 412.3 miles (663.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 12m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 36m.
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.
Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Escalon and San Diego.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Escalon and San Diego.
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Start on Yosemite Avenue
98 m · 12 sec · Yosemite Avenue
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Turn right onto McHenry Avenue
10.5 mi · 20 min · McHenry Avenue
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Turn right onto Needham Street
1279 ft · 24 sec · Needham Street
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Turn slight left onto L Street
1.1 km · 2 min · L Street
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Turn left onto 5th Street
1938 ft · 37 sec · 5th Street
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Take the ramp straight
1163 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
93.9 mi · 1 hr 47 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 Escalon and San Diego.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
5th Street
Merge slight left
93.9 mi · 01h 47m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Escalon and Slight Chance Rain Showers near San Diego.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Escalon to San Diego?
The road trip is about 469.3 miles (755.3 km) and usually takes 07h 36m 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 222.2 miles from Escalon and 247.1 miles from San Diego.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 412.3 miles (663.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 57 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 $95.53 one way or $191.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 147.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Escalon and Slight Chance Rain Showers 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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Escalon and San Diego. Straight-line distance: 412.3 mi (663.53 km).
#1 Escalon
City in San Joaquin County, California, United States of America
| Population | 7,580 |
| Coordinates | 37.7978100, -120.9979200 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| 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: 755 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 51m |
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 | $95.53 | $191.07 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $100.45 | $200.91 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $103.38 | $206.77 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $125.31 | $250.62 |
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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