How far is Petaluma, CA from San Diego, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Petaluma and San Diego is 489.77 miles (788.22 km).
Flight distance from Petaluma, CA to San Diego, CA is 489.77 miles. Estimated flight time is 01 hours 05 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 58 minutes to travel from Petaluma to San Diego with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Petaluma, California to San Diego, California is: 538.75 miles (867.04 km) by car.
Driving from Petaluma to San Diego will take approximately 08 hours 21 minutes.
#1 Petaluma
The most populous city in Sonoma County, California. It is located in the North Bay region of the county. Petaluma is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Petaluma Arts Center and the Petaluma Museum.
| Population | 60632 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°13'57"N 122°38'12"W |
| Latitude | 38.2324200 |
| Longitude | -122.6366500 |
| 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 Petaluma and San Diego
The distance between Petaluma and San Diego is 867 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 09 hours 38 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 Petaluma and San Diego. The current time is 12:15:55.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17 hours 57 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13 hours 28 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10 hours 46 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08 hours 58 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07 hours 41 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 07 hours 11 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 06 hours 43 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 71.96 liters (19.01 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Petaluma and San Diego.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Petaluma to San Diego is $101.8 (diesel $117.79).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $101.8 | $106.31 | $109.18 | $117.79 |
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 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Petaluma 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.
