North Cascades to San Francisco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

761.9 miles 1226.1 km · straight line
924.2 miles actual route 1487.4 km · driving distance
18h 22min estimated drive time
$89 - $109 estimated fuel cost
~2h 2min flight time
185° S bearing direction

How far is North Cascades from San Francisco?

The distance from North Cascades to San Francisco is 761.9 miles (1226.1 km) as the crow flies. San Francisco is located S of North Cascades. By car, the driving distance is approximately 924.2 miles, taking about 18h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 2min. Both are located in United States — North Cascades in Washington 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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey. 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 North Cascades 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 North Cascades to San Francisco

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 22min $89 - $109 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 2min $74–$139* Budget
Train ~23h 53min $111–$323* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between North Cascades & San Francisco

Quick Facts

North Cascades
48.77°N, 121.30°W
America/Los_Angeles
2804m 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 254 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 63 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM