Drive or Fly: Mayflower Village, CA to San Francisco, CA?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for BUR–SFO. At 393 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
7h 20m
Distance
393.1 mi
Total Cost
$122
CO2
159 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 30m
42m in the air
Air Distance
353 mi
Total Cost
$189
CO2
90 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between BUR and SFO. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 7h 20m | 3h 30m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $122 | $189 |
| Carbon footprint | 159 kg CO2 | 90 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 21, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via I 5, I 580, I 5 Truck
via US 101, CA 134, CA 154
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Mayflower Village, CA to San Francisco, CA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.