Distance from Portland to San Francisco by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Portland (OR) to San Francisco (CA) is 537 miles or 864 kilometers or 466 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Portland to San Francisco is 635 miles (1022 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 98 miles or 158 km.

Portland to San Francisco Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Portland, OR to San Francisco, CA

The driving distance from Portland, Oregon to San Francisco, California is 635 miles or 1022 km.
The total driving distance from Portland, OR to San Francisco, CA is 635 miles or 1022 kilometers. Your trip begins in Portland, Oregon. It ends in San Francisco, California.
The driving distance from Portland, Oregon to San Francisco, California is approximately 635 miles (1022 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 12 to 13 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Portland, OR to San Francisco, CA

How long is the drive from Portland, OR to San Francisco, CA?
The total driving time is 12 hours, 12 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Portland to San Francisco take?
Portland and San Francisco are 12 hours 12 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 Portland and San Francisco

Time difference between Portland (OR) and San Francisco (CA) is 1 Hours.
San Francisco time is 1 Hours behind Portland.

Current local time in Portland	Current local time in San Francisco
2025-12-19, 20:17:27 MST	2025-12-19, 19:17:27 PST

How Far is it Between Portland Oregon, USA and San Francisco California, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	635 mi	1022 km	551.43 nmi
Straight line distance	537 mi	864 km	466 nmi
Difference	98 mi	158 km	85 nmi

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