Drive or Fly: San Francisco, CA to North Tustin, CA?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumDriving is significantly cheaper and the distance is manageable in one day.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
7h 50m
Distance
416.2 mi
Total Cost
$123
CO2
168 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 14m
46m in the air
Air Distance
379 mi
Total Cost
$190
CO2
97 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
Flight Data
Service
Connecting only
On-Time
99.7%
Cancellation
0.3%
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 7h 50m | 3h 14m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $123 | $190 |
| Carbon footprint | 168 kg CO2 | 97 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | 100% on-time |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Jun 4, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via I 5, I 5 Truck, I 580
via I 5, I 5 Truck, US 101
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from San Francisco, CA to North Tustin, CA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.