How far is Berry Creek, CA from San Francisco, CA?

The driving distance from Berry Creek, CA to San Francisco, CA is about 171.6 miles (276.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.4 miles (225.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
171.62 mi
03h 22m
Flight
140.35 mi
225.87 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.35 mi
Kilometers
225.87 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.62 mi
Kilometers
276.19 km
Drive Time
03h 22m

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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 03h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Francisco
Thu, Oct 15, 3:53 PM PDT
Return by in Berry Creek
Thu, Oct 15, 7:15 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berry Creek
2026-10-15T12:31
Arrive San Francisco
Thu, Oct 15, 3:53 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:16 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Berry Creek
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
West Sacramento
CA

The most populous city in Yolo County, California.

From Berry Creek
85.4 mi
01h 41m
To San Francisco
86.2 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NE
Destination
88°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 7:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Berry Creek and San Francisco.

  1. 1

    Start on Cedar Path

    28 m · 10 sec · Cedar Path

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lakeside Way

    2708 ft · 2 min · Lakeside Way

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Oroville-Quincy Highway

    5 mi · 9 min · Oroville-Quincy Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Olive Highway

    13.5 mi · 24 min · Olive Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Oroville Dam Boulevard East

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Oroville Dam Boulevard East

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1331 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    12.6 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    1272 ft · 31 sec · 5th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto E Street

    4.2 mi · 5 min · E Street

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    17.5 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Bernie Richter Memorial Highway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Bernie Richter Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Golden State Highway

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Golden State Highway

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Westside Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East, I 80 West: Reno, San Francisco

    975 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

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

    2716 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto North Sacramento Beltline Freeway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · North Sacramento Beltline Freeway

  19. 19

    Continue on Yolo Causeway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Yolo Causeway

  20. 20

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    50.1 mi · 58 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Carquinez Bridge

    1.6 km · 1 min · Carquinez Bridge

  22. 22

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    1847 ft · 24 sec · Eastshore Freeway

  23. 23

    Continue on Linus F. Claeys Freeway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Linus F. Claeys Freeway

  24. 24

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    14 mi · 16 min · Eastshore Freeway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight left toward San Francisco

    1.3 km · 1 min · Eastshore Freeway

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1941 ft · 33 sec · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  27. 27

    Turn slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1959 ft · 33 sec · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on Route 80

    1438 ft · 24 sec · Route 80

  30. 30

    Continue on Route 80

    1.2 km · 1 min · Route 80

  31. 31

    Continue on Route 80

    1893 ft · 32 sec · Route 80

  32. 32

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

    1919 ft · 39 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight right onto Central Freeway

    1462 ft · 25 sec · Central Freeway

  34. 34

    Continue on Octavia Boulevard

    2490 ft · 42 sec · Octavia Boulevard

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Market Street

    629 ft · 32 sec · Market Street

  36. 36

    Keep slight right to continue on Market Street

    961 ft · 35 sec · Market Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Berry Creek 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
37 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
6 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
56.3 mi · 33%
Oroville Dam Boulevard East
27 mi · 16%
E Street
21.8 mi · 13%
Eastshore Freeway
15.2 mi · 9%
Olive Highway
13.5 mi · 8%
Golden State Highway
7.74 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

50.1 mi · 00h 58m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.2 mi
140.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Sacramento
01h 41m from Berry Creek
Leave By
10:16 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Berry Creek 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 Berry Creek to San Francisco?

The road trip is about 171.6 miles (276.2 km) and usually takes 03h 22m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

West Sacramento is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.4 miles from Berry Creek and 86.2 miles from San Francisco.

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

The direct path is about 140.4 miles (225.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:16 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.88 one way or $75.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near West Sacramento

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 West Sacramento and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Sacramento
Scenic stop 2.8 mi away

City of Sacramento

Sacramento , CA
Sacramento, CA 95814, United States
Rating 4.4/5 18 reviews Parking lot
Citrus Heights Community Center
Meeting point 14.1 mi away

Citrus Heights Community Center

Citrus Heights , CA
6300 Fountain Square Dr, Citrus Heights, CA 95621, United States
Rating 4.8/5 20 reviews Community center,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 6 mi away

City of Refuge Sacramento

Sacramento , CA
3216 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95817, United States
Rating 4.7/5 45 reviews Religious organization,Community center
Citrus Heights City Hall
Scenic stop 14.1 mi away

Citrus Heights City Hall

Citrus Heights , CA
6300 Fountain Square Dr, Citrus Heights, CA 95621, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Sacramento.

BUS

Sacramento (State Capitol), California

3 mi away
1389 10th Street
RAIL

Sacramento Valley Station

3 mi away
401 I Street
RAIL

Davis station

18 mi away
840 Second Street
BUS

Elk Grove, California

18 mi away
Harbor Point Drive at Renwick Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berry Creek and San Francisco. Straight-line distance: 140.35 mi (225.87 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Berry Creek

Situated in the Sierra Nevada foothills of Butte County, California, this unincorporated community lies near Lake Oroville at an elevation of approximately 1,995 feet.

Population0
Coordinates39.6451600, -121.4033000
Altitude608
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: Cedar Path (-121.403222, 39.645143)
End: Market Street (-122.419433, 37.774953)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 276 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.05 gal
22.92 L · about $37.88
Round trip
$75.76
12.1 gal · 45.84 L
Estimated CO2
53.8 kg one way
Round trip: 107.5 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $37.88 $75.76
Mid-grade $6.50 $39.32 $78.64
Premium $6.69 $40.47 $80.94
Diesel $8.41 $50.90 $101.80

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Berry Creek and San Francisco. The current time is 12:31:43.

Distance to Other Cities

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