Distance from San Francisco to Washington by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from San Francisco (CA) to Washington (DC) is 2436 miles or 3921 kilometers or 2116 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Francisco to Washington is 2817 miles (4535 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 381 miles or 614 km.

San Francisco to Washington Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Washington, DC

The driving distance from San Francisco, California to Washington, District of Columbia is 2817 miles or 4535 km.
The total driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Washington, DC is 2817 miles or 4535 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Francisco, California. It ends in Washington, District of Columbia.
The driving distance from San Francisco, California to Washington, District of Columbia is approximately 2817 miles (4535 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 49 to 50 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from San Francisco, CA to Washington, DC

How long is the drive from San Francisco, CA to Washington, DC?
The total driving time is 49 hours, 36 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Francisco to Washington take?
San Francisco and Washington are 49 hours 36 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 Washington

Time difference between San Francisco (CA) and Washington (DC) is 3 Hours.
Washington time is 3 Hours ahead of San Francisco.

Current local time in San Francisco	Current local time in Washington
2025-12-17, 23:50:28 PST	2025-12-18, 02:50:28 EST

How Far is it Between San Francisco California, USA and Washington District of Columbia, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	2817 mi	4535 km	2446.28 nmi
Straight line distance	2436 mi	3921 km	2116 nmi
Difference	381 mi	614 km	330 nmi

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