How far is Walnut Creek, CA from San Diego, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Walnut Creek and San Diego is 452.56 miles (728.32 km).
Flight distance from Walnut Creek, CA to San Diego, CA is 452.56 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 59 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 53 minutes to travel from Walnut Creek to San Diego with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Walnut Creek, California to San Diego, California is: 490.58 miles (789.52 km) by car.
Driving from Walnut Creek to San Diego will take approximately 07 hours 32 minutes.
#1 Walnut Creek
The fifth most populous city in Contra Costa County, California. It is located in the San Francisco Bay Area in northern California. Walnut Creek is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Walnut Creek Historical Society and the Walnut Creek Civic Center.
| Population | 69936 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°54'23"N 122°3'54"W |
| Latitude | 37.9063100 |
| Longitude | -122.0649600 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| 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 Walnut Creek and San Diego
The distance between Walnut Creek and San Diego is 790 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 08 hours 46 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 Walnut Creek and San Diego. The current time is 08:11:32.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16 hours 20 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12 hours 15 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09 hours 48 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08 hours 10 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07 hours 00 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 06 hours 32 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 06 hours 07 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 65.53 liters (17.31 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Walnut Creek and San Diego.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Walnut Creek to San Diego is $92.7 (diesel $107.26).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $92.7 | $96.8 | $99.42 | $107.26 |
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 Walnut Creek 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.
