Distance from San Francisco to New York City by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from San Francisco (CA) to New York City (NY) is 2570 miles or 4136 kilometers or 2232 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Francisco to New York City is 2915 miles (4692 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 345 miles or 556 km.

San Francisco to New York City Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from San Francisco, CA to New York City, NY

The driving distance from San Francisco, California to New York City, New York is 2915 miles or 4692 km.
The total driving distance from San Francisco, CA to New York City, NY is 2915 miles or 4692 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Francisco, California. It ends in New York City, New York.
The driving distance from San Francisco, California to New York City, New York is approximately 2915 miles (4692 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 51 to 52 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from San Francisco, CA to New York City, NY

How long is the drive from San Francisco, CA to New York City, NY?
The total driving time is 51 hours, 30 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Francisco to New York City take?
San Francisco and New York City are 51 hours 30 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 New York City

Time difference between San Francisco (CA) and New York City (NY) is 3 Hours.
New York City time is 3 Hours ahead of San Francisco.

Current local time in San Francisco	Current local time in New York City
2025-12-19, 11:02:43 PST	2025-12-19, 14:02:43 EST

How Far is it Between San Francisco California, USA and New York City New York, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	2915 mi	4692 km	2531.39 nmi
Straight line distance	2570 mi	4136 km	2232 nmi
Difference	345 mi	556 km	299 nmi

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