Jacksonville, Florida to San Francisco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

2370.1 miles 3814.3 km · straight line
2723.9 miles actual route 4383.7 km · driving distance
48h 51min estimated drive time
$262 - $323 estimated fuel cost
~5h 16min flight time
294° WNW bearing direction

How far is Jacksonville, Florida from San Francisco?

The distance from Jacksonville, Florida to San Francisco is 2370.1 miles (3814.3 km) as the crow flies. San Francisco is located WNW of Jacksonville, Florida. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2723.9 miles, taking about 48h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 5h 16min. Both are located in United States — Jacksonville, Florida in Florida 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 Jacksonville, Florida 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 Jacksonville, Florida to San Francisco

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 48h 51min $262 - $323 Flexible stops
Fly ~5h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~58h 37min $218–$409* Budget
Train ~63h 30min $327–$953* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jacksonville, Florida & San Francisco

Quick Facts

Jacksonville, Florida
30.33°N, 81.66°W
America/New_York
12m 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 790 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 198 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 10.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM