How far is Brookdale, CA from San Francisco, CA?
The driving distance from Brookdale, CA to San Francisco, CA is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in San Mateo County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brookdale and San Francisco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookdale and San Francisco.
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Start on Larkspur Street
19 m · 5 sec · Larkspur Street
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Turn right
3.8 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right
5.9 mi · 10 min
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Turn right
6.1 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto Skyline Boulevard
26.1 mi · 38 min · Skyline Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Half Moon Bay Road
2 mi · 3 min · Half Moon Bay Road
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Turn left onto Skyline Boulevard
1.4 km · 1 min · Skyline Boulevard
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Turn right onto Bunker Hill Drive
143 m · 14 sec · Bunker Hill Drive
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Take the ramp left toward I 280 North, CA 35 North: San Francisco
1381 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Junipero Serra Freeway
8.2 mi · 9 min · Junipero Serra Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 380 East: San Francisco International Airport
1975 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on Quentin L. Kopp Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Quentin L. Kopp Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 101 North: San Francisco
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Bayshore Freeway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Bayshore Freeway
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Continue on James Lick Freeway
4.2 mi · 6 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 Brookdale and San Francisco.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Skyline Boulevard
Turn left onto Skyline Boulevard
26.1 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Brookdale 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 Brookdale to San Francisco?
The road trip is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?
Woodside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33 miles from Brookdale and 39.8 miles from San Francisco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:28 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.09 one way or $32.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brookdale and Sunny near San Francisco.
Stop Ideas Near Woodside
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Woodside.
Fremont station
Santa Clara – Great America station
Santa Clara station
Hayward station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brookdale and San Francisco. Straight-line distance: 49.29 mi (79.32 km).
#1 Brookdale
Situated within the redwood forests of the Santa Cruz Mountains at an elevation of 443 feet, this census-designated place is located in Santa Cruz County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.1063400, -122.1060800 |
| Altitude | 135 |
| 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: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $6.26 | $16.09 | $32.18 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $16.70 | $33.40 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $17.19 | $34.38 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $21.62 | $43.24 |
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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