How much does it cost to drive from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

Driving fuel + tolls cost is calculated live based on today's gas prices in CA and your vehicle's MPG.

How far is San Francisco from Los Angeles?

Approximate driving distance and time are computed from real highway routing.

Cost to drive

San Francisco to Los Angelesin a 2025 Toyota Camry

Live fuel-cost estimate from San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA driving a 2025 Toyota Camry, using today's average pump prices in CA, real highway distance, tolls, and recommended refuel stops along the route.

Total cost

$53.33

Distance

434 mi

Drive time

7h 14m

Fuel

13.6 gal

Gas: $3.45/gal

Cost breakdown

Fuel (13.6 gal @ $3.45/gal route avg)$46.82

Tolls (estimated)$6.51

Cost per mile$0.123

Refuel stops1

Range per fill506 mi

Vehicle

Make / ModelToyota Camry

Year2025

Fuel typegas

MPG (combined)32

Tank (gal)15.8

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FAQ

Driving from San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA costs about $53.33 one way in fuel and tolls for a Toyota Camry at today's gas prices.