Cost to drive from Portland to San Francisco
Driving from Portland to San Francisco covers 634 miles (1,021 km) and takes about 12h 14min without stops. At Oregon's current fuel prices (week of 2026-07-20), the fuel for the trip costs about $97.68 in a typical petrol car — here's the full breakdown for petrol, diesel and electric.
| Location | Petrol/gal | Diesel/gal |
|---|---|---|
| Portland | $4.62 | $5.44 |
| San Francisco | $5.59 | $6.81 |
Enter your fuel economy and see stops along the way.
How this cost is calculated
We take the real driving distance between Portland and San Francisco (634 miles) from OpenStreetMap routing, then multiply by a typical car's fuel use and Oregon's current average pump price. The petrol figure assumes 30 MPG · 7.8 L/100km; diesel and EV use 35 MPG · 6.7 L/100km and 3.5 mi/kWh. Your real cost depends on your car, traffic, driving style and the stations you pick — use the planner for your exact numbers, and check live prices on the Oregon fuel prices page.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to drive from Portland to San Francisco?
The drive is 634 miles (1,021 km) and takes about 12h 14min without stops. Fuel costs roughly $97.68 in an average petrol car, $98.63 in a diesel, and $30.81 in an electric car, using Oregon's current fuel prices.
How far is it from Portland to San Francisco in miles and km?
About 634 miles or 1,021 kilometres by road — roughly 12h 14min of driving.
Is it cheaper to fill up in Portland or San Francisco?
Petrol is cheaper in Oregon ($4.62/gal) than in California ($5.59/gal), so fill up before you leave.
How do I get the exact cost for my car?
Open the FuelWide route planner, enter your car's fuel economy, and it prices the trip on live data — and shows fuel or charging stops along the way.
Driving distance via OSRM / OpenStreetMap. Fuel prices are Oregon's current official averages; efficiency and electricity rate are typical estimates. Your figure will vary — use the planner for an exact result.