San Francisco to Santa Clarita: Road Trip Guide & Distance

318.5 miles 512.6 km · straight line
351.8 miles actual route 566.2 km · driving distance
6h 32min estimated drive time
$34 - $42 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
136° SE bearing direction

How far is San Francisco from Santa Clarita?

The distance from San Francisco to Santa Clarita is 318.5 miles (512.6 km) as the crow flies. Santa Clarita is located SE of San Francisco. By car, the driving distance is approximately 351.8 miles, taking about 6h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for San Francisco and Santa Clarita. 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 Francisco to Santa Clarita

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 32min $34 - $42 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 50min $28–$53* Budget
Train ~6h 12min $42–$123* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between San Francisco & Santa Clarita

Quick Facts

San Francisco
37.77°N, 122.42°W
America/Los_Angeles
16m elevation
Santa Clarita
34.39°N, 118.54°W
America/Los_Angeles
368m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 106 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 78.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM