How far is Santa Clara, CA from San Diego, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Santa Clara and San Diego is 419.58 miles (675.25 km).

Flight distance from Santa Clara, CA to San Diego, CA is 419.58 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 56 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 51 minutes to travel from Santa Clara to San Diego with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Santa Clara, California to San Diego, California is: 471.57 miles (758.92 km) by car.

Driving from Santa Clara to San Diego will take approximately 07 hours 24 minutes.

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#1 Santa Clara

The third most populous city in Santa Clara County, California. It is located in the heart of Silicon Valley. Santa Clara is known for its many technology companies, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Computer History Museum and the Levi's Stadium.

Population 131055
GPS Coordinates 37°21'15"N 121°57'19"W
Latitude 37.3541100
Longitude -121.9552400
Altitude 23
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Santa Clara and San Diego

The distance between Santa Clara and San Diego is 759 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 08 hours 25 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 Santa Clara and San Diego. The current time is 07:50:07.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 15 hours 42 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 11 hours 47 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 09 hours 25 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 07 hours 51 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 06 hours 44 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 06 hours 17 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 05 hours 52 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 62.99 liters (16.64 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Santa Clara and San Diego.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Santa Clara to San Diego is $89.11 (diesel $103.1).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $89.11 $93.05 $95.57 $103.1

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 March 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Santa Clara 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.

Distance to Other Cities

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