How far is Pioneer, CA from San Diego, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Pioneer and San Diego is 438.82 miles (706.22 km).
Flight distance from Pioneer, CA to San Diego, CA is 438.82 miles. Estimated flight time is 01 hours 03 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 57 minutes to travel from Pioneer to San Diego with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Pioneer, California to San Diego, California is: 522.72 miles (841.23 km) by car.
Driving from Pioneer to San Diego will take approximately 08 hours 50 minutes.
#1 Pioneer
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°25'55"N 120°34'19"W |
| Latitude | 38.4318600 |
| Longitude | -120.5718700 |
| Altitude | 910 |
| 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 Pioneer and San Diego
The distance between Pioneer and San Diego is 841 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 09 hours 20 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 Pioneer and San Diego. The current time is 20:37:24.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17 hours 25 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13 hours 04 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10 hours 27 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08 hours 42 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07 hours 28 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 06 hours 58 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 06 hours 31 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 69.82 liters (18.45 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Pioneer and San Diego.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Pioneer to San Diego is $98.77 (diesel $114.29).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $98.77 | $103.14 | $105.93 | $114.29 |
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 December 28, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Pioneer 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.
