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How to get from Santa Cruz (California) to San Diego (California)

Calculate route from Santa Cruz (California, United States) to San Diego (California, United States).

The flight distance (as the crow flies) between Santa Cruz and San Diego is 648.5 km.

Roadmap (route) to go from Santa Cruz to San Diego detailed above, you can also see the course layout on the map.

While doing trip Santa Cruz - San Diego by car, the calculated route ends at a distance , or more straight.

Calculation of distance and route from San Diego to Santa Cruz :

648.5737.8 km8h0mn
  1. Continue 0h0mn
    16 m
  2. Turn right onto Chestnut Street 0h0mn
    32 m
  3. Continue onto Chestnut Street 0h0mn
    13 m
  4. Turn right onto Locust Street 0h0mn
    170 m
  5. Turn left onto Center Street 0h0mn
    243 m
  6. Keep right 0h2mn
    1.9 km
  7. Turn right onto Poplar Avenue 0h0mn
    33 m
  8. Keep left 0h1mn
    1.3 km
  9. Turn slight right onto Soquel Avenue 0h1mn
    615 m
  10. Keep right 0h0mn
    68 m
  11. Turn slight left onto Soquel Avenue 0h0mn
    155 m
  12. Turn left 0h26mn
    38.1 km
  13. Turn left onto Merritt Street 0h12mn
    14.8 km
  14. Continue onto East Market Street 0h0mn
    233 m
  15. Turn right onto East Market Street 0h0mn
    153 m
  16. Keep right 0h0mn
    395 m
  17. Turn left onto East Alisal Street 0h1mn
    523 m
  18. Turn right onto Work Street 0h1mn
    441 m
  19. Turn left onto John Street 0h0mn
    75 m
  20. Keep right 2h38mn
    153.8 km
  21. Keep right and take CA 46 East toward Fresno, Bakersfield 0h0mn
    296 m
  22. Turn left onto CA 46 1h9mn
    102.1 km
  23. Keep right 1h54mn
    92.0 km
  24. Keep left onto West Side Freeway 0h22mn
    35.5 km
  25. Continue onto Golden State Freeway 1h37mn
    58.5 km
  26. Continue onto Golden State Freeway 0h2mn
    3.2 km
  27. Continue onto Golden State Freeway 0h2mn
    3.3 km
  28. Keep left onto Golden State Freeway 0h0mn
    453 m
  29. Keep left onto Golden State Freeway 0h5mn
    8.1 km
  30. Keep right onto Golden State Freeway 0h21mn
    31.5 km
  31. Keep left onto Golden State Freeway 0h29mn
    44.0 km
  32. Keep right and drive toward Broadway, Main Street, Santa Ana 0h1mn
    1.1 km
  33. Keep left and drive toward Main Street South 0h0mn
    437 m
  34. Keep left toward I 5 South 0h1mn
    2.0 km
  35. Keep left toward I 5 South, CA 55 South 0h2mn
    2.8 km
  36. Keep right 0h3mn
    3.9 km
  37. Keep left 1h12mn
    111.5 km
  38. Keep right onto San Diego Freeway and drive toward Downtown 0h14mn
    22.6 km
  39. Keep right and drive toward Front Street, Civic Center, 2nd Avenue 0h0mn
    405 m
  40. Keep right and drive toward Front Street, Civic Center 0h2mn
    994 m
  41. Arrive at destination 0h0mn
    0 m

Travel from Santa Cruz (California) to a selection of major cities.

Distances from Santa Cruz to biggest cities in California

  • Moreno Valley,204,198 inhabitants.551 km
  • Huntington Beach,201,899 inhabitants.520 km
  • Glendale,201,020 inhabitants.465 km
  • Santa Clarita,182,371 inhabitants.427 km
  • Oceanside,175,691 inhabitants.597 km
  • Garden Grove,175,393 inhabitants.514 km
  • Rancho Cucamonga,175,236 inhabitants.513 km
  • Santa Rosa,174,972 inhabitants.174 km
  • Ontario,171,214 inhabitants.512 km
  • Hollywood,167,664 inhabitants.464 km
  • Elk Grove,166,913 inhabitants.170 km
  • Corona,164,226 inhabitants.532 km
  • Lancaster,161,103 inhabitants.433 km
  • Palmdale,158,351 inhabitants.443 km
  • Hayward,158,289 inhabitants.77 km
  • Salinas,157,380 inhabitants.47 km
  • Pomona,153,266 inhabitants.506 km
  • Sunnyvale,151,754 inhabitants.44 km
  • Escondido,151,451 inhabitants.622 km
  • Torrance,148,475 inhabitants.484 km

Other major cities in country :

  • Detroit [MI], 677,116 inhabitants. 3,364 km
  • Boston [MA], 667,137 inhabitants. 4,343 km
  • Memphis [TN], 655,770 inhabitants. 2,872 km
  • New South Memphis [TN], 641,608 inhabitants. 2,873 km
  • Portland [OR], 632,309 inhabitants. 953 km
  • Oklahoma City [OK], 631,346 inhabitants. 2,202 km
  • Las Vegas [NV], 623,747 inhabitants. 623 km
  • Baltimore [MD], 621,849 inhabitants. 3,943 km
  • Washington, D.C. [DC], 601,723 inhabitants. 3,916 km
  • Milwaukee [WI], 600,155 inhabitants. 2,965 km
  • South Boston [MA], 571,281 inhabitants. 4,344 km
  • Albuquerque [NM], 559,121 inhabitants. 1,399 km
  • Tucson [AZ], 531,641 inhabitants. 1,146 km
  • Nashville [TN], 530,852 inhabitants. 3,134 km
  • Kansas City [MO], 475,378 inhabitants. 2,409 km
  • Mesa [AZ], 471,825 inhabitants. 1,009 km
  • Staten Island [NY], 468,730 inhabitants. 4,125 km
  • Atlanta [GA], 463,878 inhabitants. 3,414 km
  • Colorado Springs [CO], 456,568 inhabitants. 1,523 km
  • Virginia Beach [VA], 452,745 inhabitants. 4,058 km

Route from San Diego to major cities (United States).

  • Distance San Diego New York City
    3,912 km
  • Distance San Diego Chicago
    2,788 km
  • Distance San Diego Brooklyn
    3,917 km
  • Distance San Diego Houston
    2,097 km
  • Distance San Diego Queens
    3,926 km
  • Distance San Diego Philadelphia
    3,815 km
  • Distance San Diego Phoenix
    482 km
  • Distance San Diego Manhattan
    3,915 km
  • Distance San Diego San Antonio
    1,815 km
  • Distance San Diego The Bronx
    3,923 km
  • Distance San Diego Dallas
    1,903 km
  • Distance San Diego Austin
    1,861 km
  • Distance San Diego Jacksonville
    3,364 km
  • Distance San Diego Columbus
    3,147 km
  • Distance San Diego Fort Worth
    1,856 km
  • Distance San Diego Indianapolis
    2,876 km
  • Distance San Diego Charlotte
    3,346 km
  • Distance San Diego Seattle
    1,714 km
  • Distance San Diego Denver
    1,342 km
  • Distance San Diego El Paso
    1,011 km

Nearest cities to Santa Cruz :

  • San Jose, 1,026,908 inhabitants. 42 km
  • San Francisco, 864,816 inhabitants. 96 km
  • Fresno, 520,052 inhabitants. 203 km
  • Sacramento, 490,712 inhabitants. 185 km
  • Oakland, 419,267 inhabitants. 95 km
  • Stockton, 305,658 inhabitants. 128 km
  • Reno, 241,445 inhabitants. 344 km
  • Fremont, 232,206 inhabitants. 64 km
  • Modesto, 211,266 inhabitants. 118 km
  • Oxnard, 207,254 inhabitants. 403 km
  • Santa Rosa, 174,972 inhabitants. 174 km
  • Elk Grove, 166,913 inhabitants. 170 km
  • Hayward, 158,289 inhabitants. 77 km
  • Salinas, 157,380 inhabitants. 47 km
  • Sunnyvale, 151,754 inhabitants. 44 km
  • Roseville, 130,269 inhabitants. 208 km
  • Visalia, 130,104 inhabitants. 255 km
  • Concord, 128,667 inhabitants. 112 km
  • Santa Clara, 126,215 inhabitants. 43 km
  • Vallejo, 121,253 inhabitants. 127 km
  • Berkeley, 120,972 inhabitants. 102 km
  • Fairfield, 112,970 inhabitants. 142 km
  • Antioch, 110,542 inhabitants. 116 km
  • Richmond, 109,708 inhabitants. 111 km
  • Daly City, 106,562 inhabitants. 90 km
  • Santa Maria, 105,093 inhabitants. 267 km
  • Clovis, 104,180 inhabitants. 208 km
  • San Mateo, 103,536 inhabitants. 71 km
  • Chinatown, 100,574 inhabitants. 97 km
  • Vacaville, 96,803 inhabitants. 154 km
  • Ventura, 96,769 inhabitants. 389 km
  • Sparks, 96,094 inhabitants. 348 km
  • Arden-Arcade, 92,186 inhabitants. 190 km
  • Santa Barbara, 91,842 inhabitants. 354 km
  • San Leandro, 90,712 inhabitants. 84 km
  • Chico, 90,316 inhabitants. 307 km
  • Livermore, 88,126 inhabitants. 82 km
  • Tracy, 87,075 inhabitants. 101 km
  • Citrus Heights, 87,056 inhabitants. 204 km
  • Redwood City, 85,288 inhabitants. 60 km
  • Merced, 82,436 inhabitants. 142 km
  • Mountain View, 80,435 inhabitants. 46 km
  • Napa, 80,434 inhabitants. 149 km
  • Pleasanton, 79,510 inhabitants. 78 km
  • Alameda, 78,630 inhabitants. 90 km
  • Milpitas, 77,604 inhabitants. 52 km
  • Folsom, 76,375 inhabitants. 204 km
  • San Ramon, 76,134 inhabitants. 90 km
  • Manteca, 75,448 inhabitants. 117 km
  • Union City, 74,494 inhabitants. 69 km

Location Santa Cruz (California) :

Country flag
Location Santa Cruz
State California
County Santa Cruz County
Country United States
Country code / ISO 2 US
Latitude 36.9741200
Longitude -122.0308000
Altitude 11 meters
Time zone America/Los_Angeles

Location San Diego (California) :

Country flag
Location San Diego
State California
County San Diego County
Country United States
Country code / ISO 2 US
Latitude 32.7157100
Longitude -117.1647200
Altitude 20 meters
Time zone America/Los_Angeles

Find a hotel in San Diego

Capri by the Sea by All Seasons Resort Lodging


Boasting stunning views of the Pacific Ocean, this beachfront apartment-style hotel is located close to many of San Diego's most popular sites and provides all of the comforts of home. This hotel is located 12.84 from the city center Union City.

This 3.0 star property has 30 rooms. You can book a room from 279 USD.

Location :
Capri by the Sea by All Seasons Resort Lodging
4767 Ocean Boulevard
CA 92109 San Diego (California)

Book a room from 279 USD

Pacific Terrace Hotel


Featuring a beachfront outdoor pool and hot tub, this San Diego, California beach resort is located on Pacific Beach Park. Ocean views are featured in select island-inspired rooms. This hotel is located 12.77 from the city center Union City.

This 4.0 star property has 73 rooms. You can book a room from 259 USD.

Location :
Pacific Terrace Hotel
610 Diamond Street
CA 92109 San Diego (California)

Book a room from 259 USD

Capri Beach Accommodations at Capri By The Sea


Featuring apartments with sweeping ocean views, this accommodation is located 1 minute walk from the beach. Free parking and free Wi-Fi are also provided. This hotel is located 12.82 from the city center Union City.

This 3.0 star property has 40 rooms. You can book a room from 190 USD.

Location :
Capri Beach Accommodations at Capri By The Sea
628 Missouri Street
CA 92109 San Diego (California)

Book a room from 190 USD

Pacific Shores Inn


Only moments from Mission Beach, this cosy inn in San Diego, California provides guests with a great location near the boardwalk, in addition to convenient amenities and services. Pacific Shores Inn is surrounded by shops, restaurants and nightlife. This hotel is located 12.92 from the city center Union City.

This 3.0 star property has 56 rooms. You can book a room from 116.1 USD.

Location :
Pacific Shores Inn
4802 Mission Boulevard
CA 92109 San Diego (California)

Book a room from 116.1 USD

Tower 23 Hotel


Combining minimalist design with sleek sophistication, Tower 23 Hotel is just 2 minutes' walk from Pacific Beach Pier and the boardwalk. Numerous beach bars and restaurants are in the surrounding neighbourhood. This hotel is located 12.49 from the city center Union City.

This 4.0 star property has 44 rooms. You can book a room from 289 USD.

Location :
Tower 23 Hotel
723 Felspar Street
CA 92109 San Diego (California)

Book a room from 289 USD

Ocean Park Inn


With an ideal location just steps from the Pacific Beach Boardwalk, Ocean Park Inn offers guest rooms with free WiFi. Guests can relax in the year around outdoor pool and hot tub. This hotel is located 12.24 from the city center Union City.

This 3.0 star property has 72 rooms. You can book a room from 189 USD.

Location :
Ocean Park Inn
710 Grand Avenue
CA 92109 San Diego (California)

Book a room from 189 USD

The Beach Cottages


The Beach Cottages is situated in San Diego and features barbecue facilities. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. Free WiFi is offered. The units in the hotel are equipped with a coffee machine. This hotel is located 12.07 from the city center Union City.

This 3.0 star property has 62 rooms. You can book a room from 130 USD.

Location :
The Beach Cottages
4255 Ocean Blvd
CA 92109 San Diego

Book a room from 130 USD

The Inn at Sunset Cliffs


Inn at Sunset Cliffs is ideally positioned in historical Point Loma directly on the Pacific Ocean, just steps away from Ocean Beach. This hotel is located 8.77 from the city center Union City.

This 3.0 star property has 24 rooms. You can book a room from 175 USD.

Location :
The Inn at Sunset Cliffs
1370 Sunset Cliffs
CA 92107 San Diego (California)

Book a room from 175 USD

Surfer Beach Hotel


Located on the beach and only 10 minutes drive from attractions such as SeaWorld and the San Diego Zoo, this hotel offers comfortable guestrooms and is right on the Pacific Beach boardwalk facing the Pacific Ocean. This hotel is located 11.87 from the city center Union City.

This 3.0 star property has 52 rooms. You can book a room from 170.1 USD.

Location :
Surfer Beach Hotel
711 Pacific Beach Drive
CA 92109 San Diego (California)

Book a room from 170.1 USD

Blue Sea Beach Hotel


This San Diego hotel is located along the ocean and is 1 mile from Mission Bay Park. This beachfront hotel features an oceanfront pool, bike rentals and rooms with balconies. This hotel is located 11.82 from the city center Union City.

This 4.0 star property has 126 rooms. You can book a room from 181.3 USD.

Location :
Blue Sea Beach Hotel
707 Pacific Beach Drive
CA 92109 San Diego (California)

Book a room from 181.3 USD