How far is Monterey, CA from San Diego, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Monterey and San Diego is 379.76 miles (611.17 km).
Flight distance from Monterey, CA to San Diego, CA is 379.76 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 54 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 48 minutes to travel from Monterey to San Diego with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Monterey, California to San Diego, California is: 447.53 miles (720.22 km) by car.
Driving from Monterey to San Diego will take approximately 07 hours 03 minutes.
#1 Monterey
City in California, United States
| Population | 28511 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 36°36'1"N 121°53'41"W |
| Latitude | 36.6002400 |
| Longitude | -121.8946800 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| 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 Monterey and San Diego
The distance between Monterey and San Diego is 720 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 08 hours 00 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 Monterey and San Diego. The current time is 15:52:48.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14 hours 54 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11 hours 11 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08 hours 57 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07 hours 27 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06 hours 23 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 05 hours 58 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 05 hours 34 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 59.78 liters (15.79 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Monterey and San Diego.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Monterey to San Diego is $84.57 (diesel $97.85).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $84.57 | $88.31 | $90.69 | $97.85 |
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 16, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Monterey 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.
