Philadelphia to San Francisco: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Philadelphia from San Francisco?
The distance from Philadelphia to San Francisco is 2516.8 miles (4050.4 km) as the crow flies. San Francisco is located WNW of Philadelphia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2880.2 miles, taking about 50h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 5h 34min. Both are located in United States — Philadelphia in Pennsylvania 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to San Francisco
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Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 839 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 210 hours
- You could travel this distance about 9.9 times to circle the Earth's equator