Moving from San Jose, CA to San Diego, CA
Your Complete Guide
541
Miles
9.8 hrs
Drive Time
I-5 South / I-40 East
Primary Highway
Off-Peak
Current Season
Cost of Living Comparison
Category
San Jose, CA
San Diego, CA
Cost of Living Index
195
160
Median Home Price
$1,200,000
$850,000
Median 1BR Rent
$2,600/mo
$2,200/mo
Avg Monthly Utilities
$140
$135
Grocery Index
110
106
Best Stops Along the Way
Breaking up a 541-mile drive? Here are great places to stop between San Jose, CA and San Diego, CA.
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
San Francisco, CA
The City by the Bay, famous for the Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars, and tech innovation. A cultural melting pot with iconic neighborhoods.
Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, and Silicon Valley proximity
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive is approximately 541 miles via I-5 South / I-40 East, taking about 9.8 hours of driving. We recommend breaking this into 2 days of driving, accounting for stops, fuel, and rest.