How far is Allendale, CA from San Francisco, CA?

The driving distance from Allendale, CA to San Francisco, CA is about 62.9 miles (101.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53 miles (85.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
62.86 mi
01h 11m
Flight
53.03 mi
85.34 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.03 mi
Kilometers
85.34 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.86 mi
Kilometers
101.17 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Francisco
Tue, Apr 14, 8:31 PM PDT
Return by in Allendale
Tue, Apr 14, 9:43 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allendale
2026-04-14T19:20
Arrive San Francisco
Tue, Apr 14, 8:31 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:06 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Allendale
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Vallejo
CA

The second most populous city in Solano County, California.

From Allendale
31.4 mi
00h 35m
To San Francisco
31.4 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SW
Destination
66°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 3:00 PM PDT
Wind
9 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Allendale and San Francisco.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Allendale and San Francisco.

  1. 1

    Start on Hartley Road

    3153 ft · 2 min · Hartley Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Allendale Road

    67 m · 8 sec · Allendale Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1197 ft · 29 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: San Francisco

    2201 ft · 54 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    27.6 mi · 32 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Carquinez Bridge

    1.6 km · 1 min · Carquinez Bridge

  8. 8

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    1847 ft · 24 sec · Eastshore Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Linus F. Claeys Freeway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Linus F. Claeys Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    14 mi · 16 min · Eastshore Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward San Francisco

    1.3 km · 1 min · Eastshore Freeway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1941 ft · 33 sec · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1959 ft · 33 sec · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Route 80

    1438 ft · 24 sec · Route 80

  16. 16

    Continue on Route 80

    1.2 km · 1 min · Route 80

  17. 17

    Continue on Route 80

    1893 ft · 32 sec · Route 80

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US 101 North: Golden Gate Bridge

    1919 ft · 39 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Central Freeway

    1462 ft · 25 sec · Central Freeway

  20. 20

    Continue on Octavia Boulevard

    2490 ft · 42 sec · Octavia Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Market Street

    629 ft · 32 sec · Market Street

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Market Street

    961 ft · 35 sec · Market Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Allendale and San Francisco.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
33.9 mi · 54%
Eastshore Freeway
15.2 mi · 24%
Allendale Road
5.52 mi · 9%
Linus F. Claeys Freeway
3.42 mi · 5%
Route 80
1.39 mi · 2%
Carquinez Bridge
0.98 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

27.6 mi · 00h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
53 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vallejo
00h 35m from Allendale
Leave By
4:06 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Allendale and Sunny near San Francisco.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Allendale to San Francisco?

The road trip is about 62.9 miles (101.2 km) and usually takes 01h 11m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Vallejo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.4 miles from Allendale and 31.4 miles from San Francisco.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 53 miles (85.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.81 one way or $25.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Allendale and Sunny near San Francisco.

Stop Ideas Near Vallejo

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Vallejo and the surrounding midpoint area.
BikeLink : Richmond City Hall
Scenic stop 13.1 mi away

BikeLink : Richmond City Hall

Richmond , CA
450 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804, United States
Rating 4.0/5 32 reviews Parking lot for bicycles
El Cerrito City Hall
Meeting point 13.8 mi away

El Cerrito City Hall

El Cerrito , CA
10890 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530, United States
Rating 4.6/5 9 reviews City government office
Old Maple Hall
Nearby stop 11.8 mi away

Old Maple Hall

San Pablo , CA
13831 San Pablo Ave, San Pablo, CA 94806, United States
Rating 4.7/5 48 reviews Community center
BikeLink eLockers: El Cerrito City Hall
Scenic stop 13.8 mi away

BikeLink eLockers: El Cerrito City Hall

El Cerrito , CA
10890 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530, United States
Rating 2.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot for bicycles

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vallejo.

BUS

Vallejo, California

3 mi away
4355 Sonoma Blvd.
BUS

Marine World (Seasonal), Vallejo, California

4 mi away
Highway 37 and Fairgrounds Drive
RAIL

Martinez station

14 mi away
601 Marina Vista Ave.
RAIL

Richmond station

21 mi away
1700 Nevin Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allendale and San Francisco. Straight-line distance: 53.03 mi (85.34 km).

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#1 Allendale

Allendale is a place in California, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.4446300, -121.9430200
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
San Francisco

#2 San Francisco

The seventeenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Francisco Bay Area.

Population866,606
Coordinates37.7749300, -122.4194200
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Hartley Road (-121.943103, 38.444631)
End: Market Street (-122.419433, 37.774953)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.22 gal
8.4 L · about $12.81
Round trip
$25.61
4.44 gal · 16.8 L
Estimated CO2
19.7 kg one way
Round trip: 39.5 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $12.81 $25.61
Mid-grade $6.07 $13.47 $26.93
Premium $6.24 $13.86 $27.72
Diesel $7.57 $16.80 $33.60

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Allendale and San Francisco. The current time is 19:20:22.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.