How far is Palo Alto, CA from San Diego, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Palo Alto and San Diego is 430.98 miles (693.59 km).
Flight distance from Palo Alto, CA to San Diego, CA is 430.98 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 58 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 52 minutes to travel from Palo Alto to San Diego with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Palo Alto, California to San Diego, California is: 482.21 miles (776.04 km) by car.
Driving from Palo Alto to San Diego will take approximately 07 hours 32 minutes.
#1 Palo Alto
The most populous city in Santa Clara County, California. It is located in the San Francisco Bay Area in northern California. Palo Alto is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as Stanford University campus and the Computer History Museum.
| Population | 67008 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°26'31"N 122°8'35"W |
| Latitude | 37.4418800 |
| Longitude | -122.1430200 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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 Palo Alto and San Diego
The distance between Palo Alto and San Diego is 776 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 08 hours 37 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 Palo Alto and San Diego. The current time is 14:56:00.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16 hours 04 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12 hours 03 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09 hours 38 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08 hours 02 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06 hours 53 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 06 hours 25 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 06 hours 00 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 64.41 liters (17.02 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Palo Alto and San Diego.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Palo Alto to San Diego is $91.12 (diesel $105.43).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $91.12 | $95.15 | $97.72 | $105.43 |
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 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Palo Alto 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.
