How far is Boyes Hot Springs, CA from San Francisco, CA?

The driving distance from Boyes Hot Springs, CA to San Francisco, CA is about 49.1 miles (79 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
49.1 mi
01h 12m
Flight
37.39 mi
60.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.39 mi
Kilometers
60.17 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.1 mi
Kilometers
79.02 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Francisco
Sun, Apr 19, 9:30 AM PDT
Return by in Boyes Hot Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 10:42 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boyes Hot Springs
2026-04-19T08:18
Arrive San Francisco
Sun, Apr 19, 9:30 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
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 Boyes Hot Springs
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Santa Venetia
CA

Census-designated place in Marin County, California

From Boyes Hot Springs
23.4 mi
00h 36m
To San Francisco
25.7 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Boyes Hot Springs Weather
CA
Live fallback forecast
72°F
Sunday
Using Sonoma as the closest live forecast in the Sonoma County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 9 mph SSW
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Boyes Hot Springs and San Francisco.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Boyes Hot Springs and San Francisco.

  1. 1

    Start on Boyes Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Boyes Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Arnold Drive

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Arnold Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Stage Gulch Road

    580 ft · 11 sec · Stage Gulch Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Arnold Drive

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Arnold Drive

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Arnold Drive

    40 m · 2 sec · Arnold Drive

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Arnold Drive

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Arnold Drive

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    589 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    149 m · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Sears Point Road

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Sears Point Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2492 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Redwood Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Redwood Highway

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Redwood Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Golden Gate Bridge

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Golden Gate Bridge

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    10 m · 1 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    40 m · 2 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    666 ft · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Presidio Parkway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Presidio Parkway

  18. 18

    Continue on Richardson Avenue

    1257 ft · 44 sec · Richardson Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Lombard Street

    601 ft · 26 sec · Lombard Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Divisadero Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Divisadero Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto California Street

    2416 ft · 1 min · California Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Webster Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Webster Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    1926 ft · 1 min · Oak Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Gough Street

    655 ft · 25 sec · Gough Street

  25. 25

    Turn slight left onto Market Street

    56 m · 16 sec · Market Street

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Market Street

    961 ft · 35 sec · Market Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Boyes Hot Springs and San Francisco.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Redwood Highway
18.6 mi · 38%
Arnold Drive
12.6 mi · 26%
Sears Point Road
7.64 mi · 16%
Golden Gate Bridge
1.86 mi · 4%
Presidio Parkway
1.64 mi · 3%
Webster Street
1.04 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Redwood Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Redwood Highway

10.3 mi · 00h 14m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
37.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Santa Venetia
00h 36m from Boyes Hot Springs
Leave By
4:06 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Boyes Hot Springs 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 Boyes Hot Springs to San Francisco?

The road trip is about 49.1 miles (79 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Santa Venetia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from Boyes Hot Springs and 25.7 miles from San Francisco.

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

The direct path is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 4:06 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.98 one way or $19.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Boyes Hot Springs and Chance Light Rain near San Francisco.

Stop Ideas Near Santa Venetia

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 Santa Venetia and the surrounding midpoint area.
BikeLink : Richmond City Hall
Scenic stop 12.8 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
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 7.1 mi away

City Hall Records

San Rafael , CA
101 Glacier Point, San Rafael, CA 94901, United States
Rating 4.4/5 7 reviews Distribution service
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.9 mi away

Richmond City Council

Richmond , CA
440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804, United States
Rating 3.5/5 4 reviews City government office
Old Maple Hall
Nearby stop 12.1 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

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Santa Venetia.

RAIL

Richmond station

17 mi away
1700 Nevin Avenue
BUS

San Francisco (Wharf), California

23 mi away
Beach St. & The Embarcadero
BUS

San Francisco (Financial), California

25 mi away
5 Embarcadero Center
RAIL

Berkeley station

25 mi away
University Ave. and Third St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boyes Hot Springs and San Francisco. Straight-line distance: 37.39 mi (60.17 km).

Boyes Hot Springs

#1 Boyes Hot Springs

Census-designated place in California

Population6,656
Coordinates38.3138000, -122.4819300
Altitude41
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: Boyes Boulevard (-122.481981, 38.313816)
End: Market Street (-122.419433, 37.774953)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.73 gal
6.56 L · about $9.98
Round trip
$19.96
3.46 gal · 13.12 L
Estimated CO2
15.4 kg one way
Round trip: 30.7 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $9.98 $19.96
Mid-grade $6.07 $10.49 $20.99
Premium $6.24 $10.80 $21.60
Diesel $7.57 $13.09 $26.18

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Boyes Hot Springs and San Francisco. The current time is 08:18:18.

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.