San Francisco → Los Angeles road trip
San Francisco to Los Angeles is 617 km, about 5 h 55 min of driving. One real day-by-day San Francisco to Los Angeles road trip itinerary planned with HitTheRoad. Open it for the full route with stops, photos and costs.
Stops along the way
- Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
- Old Fisherman's Wharf
- Bixby Creek Bridge
- Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
- Elephant Seal Vista Point
- Morro Rock
- Bluff Trail
- Pismo Preserve
- Santa Barbara County Courthouse Gardens
- Shoreline Park
San Francisco to Los Angeles road trip itineraries
One real day-by-day San Francisco to Los Angeles road trip itinerary planned with HitTheRoad. Open it for the full route with stops, photos and costs.
Common questions
How far is San Francisco to Los Angeles?
San Francisco to Los Angeles is 617 km by car on the fastest road route.
How long does it take to drive from San Francisco to Los Angeles?
About 5 h 55 min behind the wheel without stops. The itineraries here spread the drive over several days.
How many days is a road trip from San Francisco to Los Angeles?
The shared itineraries on this page run 5 days.
What are the best stops between San Francisco and Los Angeles?
Travelers on this route stop at Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, Old Fisherman's Wharf, Bixby Creek Bridge, Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, Elephant Seal Vista Point and Morro Rock.
Can I plan a road trip from San Francisco to Los Angeles myself?
Yes. HitTheRoad builds a day-by-day itinerary from San Francisco to Los Angeles — real stops, driving times, overnight towns and an estimated budget — in about a minute, free and without an account.
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