Drive time
Los Angeles to San Francisco
Quick answer
The drive from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA is approximately 5 hr 47 min covering about 347 miles at typical highway speeds.
Distance
347 mi
Drive time
5 hr 47 min
Midpoint
35.91°, -120.33°
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If you're driving to meet someone in San Francisco, meeting halfway saves each of you about 174 miles and 174 minutes round-trip.
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Midpoint
35.9136°, -120.3315°
Los Angeles and San Francisco are about 347 miles apart — each person drives roughly 174 miles.
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