Drive time
San Diego to Phoenix
Quick answer
The drive from San Diego, CA to Phoenix, AZ is approximately 4 hr 59 min covering about 299 miles at typical highway speeds.
Distance
299 mi
Drive time
4 hr 59 min
Midpoint
33.08°, -114.62°
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Midpoint
33.0820°, -114.6175°
San Diego and Phoenix are about 299 miles apart — each person drives roughly 150 miles.
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