San Dimas to San Francisco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

361.6 miles 581.9 km · straight line
403.6 miles actual route 649.6 km · driving distance
7h 30min estimated drive time
$39 - $48 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
316° NW bearing direction

How far is San Dimas from San Francisco?

The distance from San Dimas to San Francisco is 361.6 miles (581.9 km) as the crow flies. San Francisco is located NW of San Dimas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 403.6 miles, taking about 7h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. 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 San Dimas 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 San Dimas to San Francisco

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 30min $39 - $48 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 0min $32–$61* Budget
Train ~7h 8min $48–$141* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between San Dimas & San Francisco

Quick Facts

San Dimas
34.11°N, 117.81°W
America/Los_Angeles
291m 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 121 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 68.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM