Distance from Boston to San Francisco by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Boston (MA) to San Francisco (CA) is 2693 miles or 4334 kilometers or 2339 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Boston to San Francisco is 3111 miles (5007 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 418 miles or 673 km.

Boston to San Francisco Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Boston, MA and San Francisco, CA
This map shows the distance from Boston, MA, Usa to San Francisco, CA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Boston, Massachusetts to San Francisco, California is displayed below.

Driving distance from Boston, MA to San Francisco, CA

The driving distance from Boston, Massachusetts to San Francisco, California is 3111 miles or 5007 km.
The total driving distance from Boston, MA to San Francisco, CA is 3111 miles or 5007 kilometers. Your trip begins in Boston, Massachusetts. It ends in San Francisco, California.
The driving distance from Boston, Massachusetts to San Francisco, California is approximately 3111 miles (5007 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 55 to 56 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Boston, MA to San Francisco, CA

How long is the drive from Boston, MA to San Francisco, CA?
The total driving time is 55 hours, 7 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Boston to San Francisco take?
Boston and San Francisco are 55 hours 7 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Boston and San Francisco

Time difference between Boston (MA) and San Francisco (CA) is 3 Hours.
San Francisco time is 3 Hours behind Boston.

Current local time in Boston	Current local time in San Francisco
2025-12-17, 06:14:49 EST	2025-12-17, 03:14:49 PST

How Far is it Between Boston Massachusetts, USA and San Francisco California, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Boston, MA and San Francisco, CA in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	3111 mi	5007 km	2701.59 nmi
Straight line distance	2693 mi	4334 km	2339 nmi
Difference	418 mi	673 km	362 nmi

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