Baltimore to San Francisco: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Baltimore from San Francisco?
The distance from Baltimore to San Francisco is 2451.3 miles (3945 km) as the crow flies. San Francisco is located WNW of Baltimore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2823.3 miles, taking about 49h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 5h 26min. Both are located in United States — Baltimore in Maryland and San Francisco in California.
This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.
Coordinates come from public place data for Baltimore 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 Baltimore to San Francisco
Suggested Stops Between Baltimore & San Francisco
- 1321 mi
Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 817 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 204 hours
- You could travel this distance about 10.2 times to circle the Earth's equator