Ridgecrest to San Francisco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

302.1 miles 486.2 km · straight line
394.6 miles actual route 635 km · driving distance
7h 33min estimated drive time
$38 - $47 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
301° WNW bearing direction

How far is Ridgecrest from San Francisco?

The distance from Ridgecrest to San Francisco is 302.1 miles (486.2 km) as the crow flies. San Francisco is located WNW of Ridgecrest. By car, the driving distance is approximately 394.6 miles, taking about 7h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ridgecrest 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 Ridgecrest to San Francisco

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 33min $38 - $47 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 4min $32–$59* Budget
Train ~7h 10min $47–$138* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ridgecrest & San Francisco

Quick Facts

Ridgecrest
35.62°N, 117.67°W
America/Los_Angeles
698m 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 101 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 82.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM