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What’s the best route from Portland to San Francisco?

What’s the best route to drive from Portland, Oregon to San Francisco? I’m going for my sister’s graduation and I’m hoping I can keep the travel time down to one day, but I’ll take more time off of work if I have to.

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Liz Jenson · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Absolutely! The best route from
Portland
to
San Fransisco
is via I-5 South, I-505 South, and I-80 West. By following these three interstates, the trip will take just over nine and a half hours.
You may be able to do it in a day, but you should definitely stop for breaks along the way! When traveling long distances, it’s recommended that you stop for 15 minutes or more for every two hours of driving. This gives you a chance to rest and recover before you continue on your trip.
You should also check to make sure your
car insurance
policy will fully protect you on your drive. The
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