Driving from Phoenix to San Diego
San Diego lies 481 km (299 mi) west of Phoenix, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 6 h 31 min without stops, over roughly 587 km (365 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Phoenix | San Diego | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 1.7 million | 1.4 million |
| Elevation | 366 m (1,201 ft) | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Phoenix) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Postal codes | 85001–85098 | 92101–92199 |
Where to book car hire from Phoenix to San Diego
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Staying in San Diego
Our booking partner lists 1,392+ places to stay in San Diego (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 706 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (469), and 9 are five-star. Across 294 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 286,439 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is San Diego from Phoenix?
481 km (299 mi) in a straight line, west of Phoenix; by road roughly 587 km (365 mi).
How long does it take to get from Phoenix to San Diego by car?
About 6 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Phoenix and San Diego?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Where can I stay in San Diego?
Our booking partner lists 1,392+ places to stay in San Diego, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.