Distance from Los Angeles to San Francisco by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Los Angeles (CA) to San Francisco (CA) is 348 miles or 560 kilometers or 302 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Los Angeles to San Francisco is 381 miles (614 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 33 miles or 54 km.

Los Angeles to San Francisco Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA

The driving distance from Los Angeles, California to San Francisco, California is 381 miles or 614 km.
The total driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA is 381 miles or 614 kilometers. Your trip begins in Los Angeles, California. It ends in San Francisco, California.
The driving distance from Los Angeles, California to San Francisco, California is approximately 381 miles (614 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 7 to 8 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA

How long is the drive from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA?
The total driving time is 7 hours, 7 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Los Angeles to San Francisco take?
Los Angeles and San Francisco are 7 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 Los Angeles and San Francisco

Time difference between Los Angeles (CA) and San Francisco (CA) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in Los Angeles	Current local time in San Francisco
2025-12-20, 03:05:45 PST	2025-12-20, 03:05:45 PST

How Far is it Between Los Angeles California, USA and San Francisco California, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	381 mi	614 km	330.86 nmi
Straight line distance	348 mi	560 km	302 nmi
Difference	33 mi	54 km	28 nmi

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