Portland, Oregon to San Francisco: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Portland, Oregon from San Francisco?
The distance from Portland, Oregon to San Francisco is 534.9 miles (860.9 km) as the crow flies. San Francisco is located S of Portland, Oregon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 634.1 miles, taking about 12h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 35min. Both are located in United States — Portland, Oregon in Oregon 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.
Coordinates come from public place data for Portland, Oregon 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.
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 178 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
- You could travel this distance about 46.6 times to circle the Earth's equator