How far is Broadmoor, CA from San Francisco, CA?
The driving distance from Broadmoor, CA to San Francisco, CA is about 10.6 miles (17 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7 miles (11.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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 19m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in San Mateo County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Broadmoor and San Francisco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broadmoor and San Francisco.
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Start on Terrace View Court
810 ft · 39 sec · Terrace View Court
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Turn left onto Eastmoor Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Eastmoor Avenue
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Continue on San Pedro Road
628 ft · 21 sec · San Pedro Road
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Turn slight left onto Junipero Serra Boulevard
807 ft · 18 sec · Junipero Serra Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 280 North, CA 1: San Francisco
1597 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Junipero Serra Freeway
3102 ft · 40 sec · Junipero Serra Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Junipero Serra Freeway
1555 ft · 20 sec · Junipero Serra Freeway
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Continue on John F Foran Freeway
4.2 mi · 5 min · John F Foran Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward US 101 North: Civic Center, Bay Bridge
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto James Lick Freeway
1.8 mi · 3 min · James Lick Freeway
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Continue on Central Freeway
1.3 km · 1 min · 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 Broadmoor and San Francisco.
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.
John F Foran Freeway
Continue on John F Foran Freeway
4.2 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Broadmoor 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 Broadmoor to San Francisco?
The road trip is about 10.6 miles (17 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Daly City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from Broadmoor and 5.3 miles from San Francisco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7 miles (11.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:52 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.13 one way or $4.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Broadmoor and Chance Light Rain near San Francisco.
Stop Ideas Near Daly City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Broadmoor and San Francisco. Straight-line distance: 7.02 mi (11.29 km).
#1 Broadmoor
Census-designated place in San Mateo County, California
| Population | 4,176 |
| Coordinates | 37.6866000, -122.4827500 |
| Altitude | 106 |
| 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: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $2.13 | $4.27 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $2.24 | $4.49 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $2.31 | $4.62 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $2.80 | $5.60 |
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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