Distance from San Francisco to Irvine by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from San Francisco (CA) to Irvine (CA) is 384 miles or 617 kilometers or 333 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Francisco to Irvine is 421 miles (678 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 37 miles or 61 km.

San Francisco to Irvine Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Irvine, CA

The driving distance from San Francisco, California to Irvine, California is 421 miles or 678 km.
The total driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Irvine, CA is 421 miles or 678 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Francisco, California. It ends in Irvine, California.
The driving distance from San Francisco, California to Irvine, California is approximately 421 miles (678 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 San Francisco, CA to Irvine, CA

How long is the drive from San Francisco, CA to Irvine, CA?
The total driving time is 7 hours, 53 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Francisco to Irvine take?
San Francisco and Irvine are 7 hours 53 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 San Francisco and Irvine

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

Current local time in San Francisco	Current local time in Irvine
2025-12-19, 01:29:56 PST	2025-12-19, 01:29:56 PST

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

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	421 mi	678 km	365.6 nmi
Straight line distance	384 mi	617 km	333 nmi
Difference	37 mi	61 km	32 nmi

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