How far is Modesto, CA from San Diego, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Modesto and San Diego is 403.09 miles (648.7 km).
Flight distance from Modesto, CA to San Diego, CA is 403.09 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 52 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 47 minutes to travel from Modesto to San Diego with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Modesto, California to San Diego, California is: 435.5 miles (700.87 km) by car.
Driving from Modesto to San Diego will take approximately 06 hours 58 minutes.
#1 Modesto
The third most populous city in Stanislaus County, California. It is located in the Central Valley of California. Modesto is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many outdoor activities, and its many attractions, such as the Gallo Center for the Arts and the McHenry Mansion.
| Population | 215666 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°38'21"N 120°59'49"W |
| Latitude | 37.6391000 |
| Longitude | -120.9968800 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| 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 Modesto and San Diego
The distance between Modesto and San Diego is 701 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 07 hours 47 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 Modesto and San Diego. The current time is 16:39:57.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14 hours 30 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10 hours 53 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08 hours 42 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07 hours 15 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06 hours 13 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 05 hours 48 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 05 hours 25 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 58.17 liters (15.37 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Modesto and San Diego.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Modesto to San Diego is $82.29 (diesel $95.22).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $82.29 | $85.94 | $88.26 | $95.22 |
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 April 18, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Modesto 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.
