San Francisco to Sylmar: Road Trip Guide & Distance

326.4 miles 525.3 km · straight line
361.3 miles actual route 581.4 km · driving distance
6h 41min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
136° SE bearing direction

How far is San Francisco from Sylmar?

The distance from San Francisco to Sylmar is 326.4 miles (525.3 km) as the crow flies. Sylmar is located SE of San Francisco. By car, the driving distance is approximately 361.3 miles, taking about 6h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. 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. 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 Sylmar. 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 Sylmar

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 41min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 1min $29–$54* Budget
Train ~6h 21min $43–$126* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between San Francisco & Sylmar

Quick Facts

San Francisco
37.77°N, 122.42°W
America/Los_Angeles
16m elevation
Sylmar
34.31°N, 118.45°W
America/Los_Angeles
382m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 109 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 76.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM