Apple Valley, California to San Francisco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

369.3 miles 594.3 km · straight line
424 miles actual route 682.4 km · driving distance
8h 4min estimated drive time
$41 - $50 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
309° NW bearing direction

How far is Apple Valley, California from San Francisco?

The distance from Apple Valley, California to San Francisco is 369.3 miles (594.3 km) as the crow flies. San Francisco is located NW of Apple Valley, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 424 miles, taking about 8h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Apple Valley, California and San Francisco. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Apple Valley, California to San Francisco

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 4min $41 - $50 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 41min $34–$64* Budget
Train ~7h 40min $51–$148* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Apple Valley, California & San Francisco

Quick Facts

Apple Valley, California
34.50°N, 117.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
898m elevation
San Francisco
37.77°N, 122.42°W
America/Los_Angeles
16m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 123 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 67.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM