How far is Benicia, CA from San Francisco, CA?
The driving distance from Benicia, CA to San Francisco, CA is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Contra Costa County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Benicia and San Francisco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benicia and San Francisco.
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Start on the route
38 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto East G Street
45 m · 10 sec · East G Street
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Turn right onto 1st Street
1739 ft · 40 sec · 1st Street
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Turn right onto Military East
748 ft · 21 sec · Military East
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Turn left onto East 2nd Street
2064 ft · 48 sec · East 2nd Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 780 West: Vallejo
1363 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: San Francisco
1409 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: San Francisco
570 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: San Francisco
659 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Carquinez Bridge
1.6 km · 1 min · Carquinez Bridge
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Continue on Eastshore Freeway
1847 ft · 24 sec · Eastshore Freeway
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Continue on Linus F. Claeys Freeway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Linus F. Claeys Freeway
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Continue on Eastshore Freeway
14 mi · 16 min · Eastshore Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward San Francisco
1.3 km · 1 min · Eastshore Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1941 ft · 33 sec · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Turn slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1959 ft · 33 sec · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Route 80
1438 ft · 24 sec · Route 80
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Continue on Route 80
1.2 km · 1 min · Route 80
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Continue on Route 80
1893 ft · 32 sec · Route 80
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Keep slight right to continue on US 101 North: Golden Gate Bridge
1919 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight right onto Central Freeway
1462 ft · 25 sec · Central Freeway
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Continue on Octavia Boulevard
2490 ft · 42 sec · Octavia Boulevard
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Turn right onto Market Street
629 ft · 32 sec · Market Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Market Street
961 ft · 35 sec · Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Benicia and San Francisco.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Eastshore Freeway
Continue on Eastshore Freeway
14 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Light Rain leaving Benicia and Chance Light Rain near San Francisco.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Benicia to San Francisco?
The road trip is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rollingwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.4 miles from Benicia and 17.8 miles from San Francisco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.38 one way or $14.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Benicia and Chance Light Rain near San Francisco.
Stop Ideas Near Rollingwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
San Francisco City Hall Wedding Photographer
Alameda City Clerk's Office
San Francisco City Assessor
My City Hall Wedding
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rollingwood.
Richmond station
Berkeley station
Emeryville station
Martinez station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Benicia and San Francisco. Straight-line distance: 23.7 mi (38.14 km).
#1 Benicia
City in Solano County, California, United States
| Population | 27,988 |
| Coordinates | 38.0493700, -122.1585800 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 San Francisco
The seventeenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Francisco Bay Area.
| Population | 866,606 |
| Coordinates | 37.7749300, -122.4194200 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: Market Street (-122.419433, 37.774953)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $7.38 | $14.77 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $7.76 | $15.53 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $7.99 | $15.98 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $9.69 | $19.37 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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