How far is Philadelphia, PA from San Diego County, CA?
The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to San Diego County, CA is about 2708.2 miles (4358.4 km), with a travel time of about 49h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2338.3 miles (3763.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 98h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 49h 05m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Philadelphia and San Diego County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia and San Diego County.
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Start on South Penn Square
121 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square
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Keep slight left to continue on East Penn Square
737 ft · 19 sec · East Penn Square
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard
803 ft · 21 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn right onto North 16th Street
2132 ft · 55 sec · North 16th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 676 West, US 30 West: International Airport, Valley Forge
1091 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vine Street Expressway
1 mi · 2 min · Vine Street Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway
16.4 mi · 23 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown
632 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road
1447 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard
1331 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
533 ft · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway
2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg
1919 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
251.9 mi · 4 hr 35 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton
2253 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: New Stanton, Washington PA, Wheeling WV, Columbus OH
66.8 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Keep slight left to continue on USS West Virginia Memorial Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · USS West Virginia Memorial Highway
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Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge
7.8 mi · 9 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge
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Merge slight left
119.4 mi · 2 hr 11 min
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Keep slight left to continue on South Innerbelt
1.5 km · 1 min · South Innerbelt
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Continue on West Freeway
174.3 mi · 3 hr 18 min · West Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70: St Louis, Indianapolis International Airport
144.5 mi · 2 hr 40 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Saint Louis
76.8 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South, I 70 West: Saint Louis
16.8 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South, I 64, IL 3, US 40 West: Louisville, Saint Louis
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 3 South: Cahokia
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 44 West, I 55 South, I 44 East: Tulsa, Memphis, Kansas City, Walnut Street
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right
13.2 mi · 17 min
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Continue on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
266.5 mi · 4 hr 50 min · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
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Continue on George Washington Carver Memorial Highway
10.6 mi · 11 min · George Washington Carver Memorial Highway
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Continue on Will Rogers Turnpike
87.6 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Will Rogers Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 44 West, US 412 West, OK 66 West: Tulsa
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Skelly Bypass
13.9 mi · 17 min · Skelly Bypass
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Keep slight left to continue on Skelly Bypass
1.1 mi · 1 min · Skelly Bypass
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Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
86.6 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
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Continue on John Kilpatrick Turnpike
23.5 mi · 25 min · John Kilpatrick Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 10th Street
1481 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on Northwest 10th Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Northwest 10th Street
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Take the ramp left
1655 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
54.8 mi · 56 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
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Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
24.1 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Great Western Cattle Trail
10.6 mi · 11 min · Great Western Cattle Trail
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Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
758.9 mi · 12 hr 51 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 17 South, AZ 89A North: Phoenix, Flagstaff
907 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 17, AZ 89A South: Sedona, Phoenix
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway
93 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
5.8 mi · 6 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
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Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
10.5 mi · 10 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Continue on North Black Canyon Highway
3.2 mi · 3 min · North Black Canyon Highway
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Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 303 Loop South
2524 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right
3181 ft · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
1 km · 46 sec
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Continue straight
125 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight left
1628 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
948 ft · 12 sec · Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
1.1 km · 48 sec
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Continue straight
1459 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
32 mi · 37 min · Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
124 mi · 2 hr 6 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right
1312 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
6.7 mi · 7 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR-78 South
1245 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto South Neighbours Boulevard
6.9 mi · 8 min · South Neighbours Boulevard
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Turn right onto 28th Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · 28th Avenue
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Turn left onto Rannells Boulevard
2 mi · 2 min · Rannells Boulevard
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Turn right onto 32nd Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · 32nd Avenue
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Continue on Ben Hulse Highway
63.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Ben Hulse Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ben Hulse Highway
5.5 mi · 6 min · Ben Hulse Highway
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Continue on Ben Hulse Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Ben Hulse Highway
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Continue on Brawley Bypass
3.7 mi · 4 min · Brawley Bypass
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Take the exit slight right
19.4 mi · 24 min
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Turn left
50 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Continue on Main Street
1433 ft · 56 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
860 ft · 26 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Julian Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Julian Road
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Continue on Julian Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Julian Highway
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Continue on Julian Road
988 ft · 19 sec · Julian Road
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Continue on Old Julian Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Old Julian Highway
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Continue on Julian Road
5.8 mi · 9 min · Julian Road
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Turn left onto Old Julian Highway
1749 ft · 35 sec · Old Julian Highway
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Turn slight left onto Little Page Road
2.9 mi · 11 min · Little Page Road
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Turn left
2076 ft · 3 min
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Arrive at your destination
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Philadelphia and San Diego County.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
759 mi · 12h 51m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Philadelphia and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near San Diego County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to San Diego County?
The road trip is about 2708.2 miles (4358.4 km) and usually takes 49h 05m 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?
Luther is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1335.2 miles from Philadelphia and 1373 miles from San Diego County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2338.3 miles (3763.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 369.9 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 EDT. 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 $427.15 one way or $854.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 849.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 3 hour time difference between Philadelphia and San Diego County, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Philadelphia and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near San Diego County.
Stop Ideas Near Luther
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 Luther.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and San Diego County. Straight-line distance: 2338.31 mi (3763.15 km).
#1 Philadelphia
The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,578,487 |
| Coordinates | 39.9523300, -75.1637900 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 San Diego County
San Diego County, founded in 1850, is one of 58 counties in the US state of California.
| Population | 3,332,427 |
| Coordinates | 33.0282000, -116.7702100 |
| Altitude | 777 |
| Country | United States |
End: San Diego County (-116.77021, 33.0282)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 4358 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 90h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 67h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 54h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 45h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 38h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 33h 47m |
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 | $4.47 | $427.15 | $854.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $470.63 | $941.27 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $507.14 | $1,014.27 |
| Diesel | $6.61 | $631.84 | $1,263.69 |
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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