Distance from San Francisco to Salem by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from San Francisco (CA) to Salem (OR) is 495 miles or 797 kilometers or 430 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Francisco to Salem is 589 miles (948 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 94 miles or 151 km.

San Francisco to Salem Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Salem, OR

The driving distance from San Francisco, California to Salem, Oregon is 589 miles or 948 km.
The total driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Salem, OR is 589 miles or 948 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Francisco, California. It ends in Salem, Oregon.
The driving distance from San Francisco, California to Salem, Oregon is approximately 589 miles (948 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 11 to 12 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from San Francisco, CA to Salem, OR

How long is the drive from San Francisco, CA to Salem, OR?
The total driving time is 11 hours, 18 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Francisco to Salem take?
San Francisco and Salem are 11 hours 18 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 Salem

Time difference between San Francisco (CA) and Salem (OR) is 1 Hours.
Salem time is 1 Hours ahead of San Francisco.

Current local time in San Francisco	Current local time in Salem
2025-12-19, 17:43:00 PST	2025-12-19, 18:43:00 MST

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

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	589 mi	948 km	511.49 nmi
Straight line distance	495 mi	797 km	430 nmi
Difference	94 mi	151 km	81 nmi

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