San Francisco to Temecula: Road Trip Guide & Distance

418.3 miles 673.2 km · straight line
464.8 miles actual route 748.1 km · driving distance
8h 42min estimated drive time
$45 - $55 estimated fuel cost
~1h 20min flight time
133° SE bearing direction

How far is San Francisco from Temecula?

The distance from San Francisco to Temecula is 418.3 miles (673.2 km) as the crow flies. Temecula is located SE of San Francisco. By car, the driving distance is approximately 464.8 miles, taking about 8h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. 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 Temecula. 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 Temecula

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 42min $45 - $55 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 26min $37–$70* Budget
Train ~8h 16min $56–$163* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between San Francisco & Temecula

Quick Facts

San Francisco
37.77°N, 122.42°W
America/Los_Angeles
16m elevation
Temecula
33.49°N, 117.15°W
America/Los_Angeles
310m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 139 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 59.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM