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

The driving distance from Boronda, CA to San Francisco, CA is about 105.6 miles (169.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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
105.6 mi
01h 52m
Flight
84.88 mi
136.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.88 mi
Kilometers
136.6 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.6 mi
Kilometers
169.95 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Francisco
Wed, May 6, 5:15 PM PDT
Return by in Boronda
Wed, May 6, 7:07 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boronda
2026-05-06T15:23
Arrive San Francisco
Wed, May 6, 5:15 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM PDT

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

Leave by
2:46 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boronda
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
Seven Trees
CA

Census-designated place in South San Jose

From Boronda
52.8 mi
00h 56m
To San Francisco
52.9 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph WNW
Destination
73°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 9:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    75 m · 20 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Addington Lane

    72 m · 14 sec · Addington Lane

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Calle del Adobe

    1559 ft · 30 sec · Calle del Adobe

  4. 4

    Continue on West Laurel Drive

    1957 ft · 42 sec · West Laurel Drive

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight

    856 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto El Camino Real

    19.8 mi · 23 min · El Camino Real

  7. 7

    Continue on South Valley Freeway

    26.3 mi · 30 min · South Valley Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    21.9 mi · 25 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    35.8 mi · 43 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Octavia Boulevard

    2490 ft · 42 sec · Octavia Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Market Street

    629 ft · 32 sec · Market Street

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Market Street

    961 ft · 35 sec · Market Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Boronda 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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Valley Freeway
84 mi · 80%
El Camino Real
19.8 mi · 19%
West Laurel Drive
0.53 mi · 1%
Octavia Boulevard
0.47 mi
Market Street
0.3 mi
Calle del Adobe
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

South Valley Freeway

Keep slight left

35.8 mi · 00h 43m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
84.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seven Trees
00h 56m from Boronda
Leave By
2:46 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Boronda and Mostly Sunny near San Francisco.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 105.6 miles (169.9 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Seven Trees is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.8 miles from Boronda and 52.9 miles from San Francisco.

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

The direct path is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 2:46 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.52 one way or $43.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Boronda and Mostly Sunny near San Francisco.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boronda and San Francisco. Straight-line distance: 84.88 mi (136.6 km).

Boronda

#1 Boronda

Census-designated place in Monterey County, California

Population1,710
Coordinates36.6988500, -121.6749500
Altitude19
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: (-121.675297, 36.698691)
End: Market Street (-122.419433, 37.774953)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.73 gal
14.11 L · about $21.52
Round trip
$43.04
7.46 gal · 28.22 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.3 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $21.52 $43.04
Mid-grade $6.07 $22.63 $45.25
Premium $6.24 $23.29 $46.57
Diesel $7.57 $28.22 $56.45

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 · May 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Boronda and San Francisco. The current time is 15:23:04.

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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.