Moving from San Francisco, CA to San Diego, CA
Your Complete Guide
596
Miles
10.8 hrs
Drive Time
I-5 South / I-40 East
Primary Highway
Off-Peak
Current Season
Cost of Living Comparison
Category
San Francisco, CA
San Diego, CA
Cost of Living Index
200
160
Median Home Price
$1,400,000
$850,000
Median 1BR Rent
$3,100/mo
$2,200/mo
Avg Monthly Utilities
$125
$135
Grocery Index
112
106
Best Stops Along the Way
Breaking up a 596-mile drive? Here are great places to stop between San Francisco, CA and San Diego, CA.
Fresno, CA
The gateway to Yosemite, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon national parks in California's fertile Central Valley. The agricultural capital of America.
Gateway to three national parks, agricultural hub, and Forestiere Underground Gardens
Sacramento, CA
California's capital city known as America's Farm-to-Fork Capital. A rapidly growing city with a revitalized downtown and proximity to wine country.
Farm-to-fork dining, Old Sacramento, and state government
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive is approximately 596 miles via I-5 South / I-40 East, taking about 10.8 hours of driving. We recommend breaking this into 2 days of driving, accounting for stops, fuel, and rest.