How far is Cambria, CA from San Francisco, CA?
The driving distance from Cambria, CA to San Francisco, CA is about 232.1 miles (373.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169.8 miles (273.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 57m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Monterey County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cambria and San Francisco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambria and San Francisco.
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Start on Village Lane
550 ft · 25 sec · Village Lane
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Continue on Village Lane
823 ft · 43 sec · Village Lane
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Turn left onto Burton Drive
2139 ft · 60 sec · Burton Drive
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Continue on Eton Road
1932 ft · 48 sec · Eton Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1085 ft · 27 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Cabrillo Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Cabrillo Highway
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Turn left onto Green Valley Road
17.3 mi · 24 min · Green Valley Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Green Valley Road
36 m · 2 sec · Green Valley Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Green Valley Road
4.6 mi · 7 min · Green Valley Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 101 North: Paso Robles, Bakersfield
897 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
121.5 mi · 2 hr 20 min · El Camino Real
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Continue on South Valley Freeway
26.3 mi · 30 min · South Valley Freeway
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Keep slight left
21.9 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight left
35.8 mi · 43 min
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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 Cambria and San Francisco.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
El Camino Real
Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
122 mi · 02h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Cambria 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 Cambria to San Francisco?
The road trip is about 232.1 miles (373.6 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?
Chualar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.9 miles from Cambria and 116.2 miles from San Francisco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169.8 miles (273.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.3 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 9:02 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.25 one way or $94.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cambria and Sunny near San Francisco.
Stop Ideas Near Chualar
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 Chualar.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cambria and San Francisco. Straight-line distance: 169.81 mi (273.28 km).
#1 Cambria
Census designated place
| Population | 6,032 |
| Coordinates | 35.5641400, -121.0807500 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| 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: 374 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 53m |
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 | $47.25 | $94.50 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $49.68 | $99.36 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $51.13 | $102.26 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $61.97 | $123.95 |
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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