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How far is Los Angeles from San Francisco driving?
I was thinking about going from San Francisco to Los Angeles to watch my beloved Warriors play the Lakers. I’ve never made this trip before. How far is Los Angeles from San Francisco if I want to drive it?
Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
That sounds super fun! Driving to Los Angeles from San Francisco is about 380 miles, which takes around six hours if you take the fastest route—I-5.
However, many people opt to take the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) along the California coast, which would be 435 miles and about eight hours.
While you can make this trip in one day, breaking it up into two days allows you to visit some attractions along the way. If you decide to take the Pacific Coast Highway, make sure to check out these hot spots:
- Soak in the spectacular views on the 17-mile stretch of the PCH around Monterey.
- Check out the 80-foot McWay Falls near Big Sur.
- Enjoy the nightlife on Higuera Street in San Luis Obispo.
- Explore the bizarre Danish-inspired town of Solvang.
- Celebrate nature by soaking in a sunset at Point Mugu State Park.
But before you embark on your road trip, you may want to consider roadside assistance or
towing and labor coverage
to protect yourself from things such as a flat tire or dead battery. To save money on this coverage, make sure to check out the Jerry
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