San Francisco to Seattle: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is San Francisco from Seattle?

The distance from San Francisco to Seattle is 679.3 miles (1093.2 km) as the crow flies. Seattle is located N of San Francisco. By car, the driving distance is approximately 807.2 miles, taking about 15h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 52min. Both are located in United States — San Francisco in California and Seattle in Washington.

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. Heading North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road. 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 San Francisco and Seattle. 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.