Distance from San Francisco to Maine by Car and Plane

The flight distance from San Francisco (CA) to Maine (IL) is 1843 miles or 2965 kilometers or 1600 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Francisco to Maine is 2133 miles (3434 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 290 miles or 469 km.

Flight distance from San Francisco, CA to Maine, IL in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between San Francisco and Maine is 1843 miles or 2965 km.
The nearest airport to San Francisco, is San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and the nearest airport to Maine, is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

What is the average flight time from San Francisco to Maine?

Flight time from San Francisco, CA to Maine, IL is 4 hours 14 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

San Francisco to Maine Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Maine, IL

The driving distance from San Francisco, California to Maine, Illinois is 2133 miles or 3434 km.
The total driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Maine, IL is 2133 miles or 3434 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Francisco, California. It ends in Maine, Illinois.
The driving distance from San Francisco, California to Maine, Illinois is approximately 2133 miles (3434 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 36 to 37 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from San Francisco, CA to Maine, IL

How long is the drive from San Francisco, CA to Maine, IL?
The total driving time is 36 hours, 49 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Francisco to Maine take?
San Francisco and Maine are 36 hours 49 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
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 Maine

Time difference between San Francisco (CA) and Maine (IL) is 2 Hours.
Maine time is 2 Hours ahead of San Francisco.

Current local time in San FranciscoCurrent local time in Maine
2025-12-19, 19:15:47 PST2025-12-19, 21:15:47 CST
How Far is it Between San Francisco California, USA and Maine Illinois, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 2133 mi 3434 km 1852.3 nmi
Straight line distance 1843 mi 2965 km 1600 nmi
Difference 290 mi 469 km 252 nmi

San Francisco Details

San Francisco is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 37° 46' 30'' Longitude: W 122° 25' 10''
Latitude37.775
Longitude-122.41944
StateCalifornia
Nearest airports to San Francisco

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Maine Details

Maine is located in Illinois, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 42° 2' 0.7'' Longitude: W 87° 51' 51.9''
Latitude42.03353
Longitude-87.86441
StateIllinois
Nearest airports to Maine

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between San Francisco, CA and Maine, IL
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 71 hours 32 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 53 hours 39 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 47 hours 41 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 42 hours 55 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 39 hours 1 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 35 hours 46 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 33 hours 1 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 30 hours 39 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 28 hours 37 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 26 hours 49 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 25 hours 15 minutes