Roswell, New Mexico to San Francisco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1048.1 miles 1686.8 km · straight line
1284.1 miles actual route 2066.5 km · driving distance
22h 59min estimated drive time
$124 - $152 estimated fuel cost
~2h 37min flight time
292° WNW bearing direction

How far is Roswell, New Mexico from San Francisco?

The distance from Roswell, New Mexico to San Francisco is 1048.1 miles (1686.8 km) as the crow flies. San Francisco is located WNW of Roswell, New Mexico. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1284.1 miles, taking about 22h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 37min. Both are located in United States — Roswell, New Mexico in New Mexico 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 Roswell, New Mexico 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 Roswell, New Mexico to San Francisco

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 59min $124 - $152 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 35min $103–$193* Budget
Train ~29h 53min $154–$449* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Roswell, New Mexico & San Francisco

Quick Facts

Roswell, New Mexico
33.39°N, 104.52°W
America/Denver
1090m 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 349 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 87 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM