How far is Dublin, CA from San Francisco, CA?
The driving distance from Dublin, CA to San Francisco, CA is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Alameda County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dublin and San Francisco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dublin and San Francisco.
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Start on San Ramon Road
8 m · 7 sec · San Ramon Road
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Continue on San Ramon Road
576 ft · 16 sec · San Ramon Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 580 West: Oakland
2199 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
8.7 mi · 10 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on MacArthur Freeway
8.3 mi · 10 min · MacArthur Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on MacArthur Freeway
7.2 mi · 8 min · MacArthur Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: San Francisco
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1015 ft · 17 sec · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Turn slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1959 ft · 33 sec · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Route 80
1438 ft · 24 sec · Route 80
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Continue on Route 80
1.2 km · 1 min · Route 80
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Continue on Route 80
1893 ft · 32 sec · Route 80
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Keep slight right to continue on US 101 North: Golden Gate Bridge
1919 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight right onto Central Freeway
1462 ft · 25 sec · 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 Dublin 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.
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
8.65 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Dublin 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 Dublin to San Francisco?
The road trip is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
San Leandro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.2 miles from Dublin and 17.3 miles from San Francisco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 7:10 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.04 one way or $14.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dublin and Mostly Sunny near San Francisco.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dublin and San Francisco. Straight-line distance: 26.9 mi (43.29 km).
#1 Dublin
The most populous city in Alameda County, California.
| Population | 66,936 |
| Coordinates | 37.7021500, -121.9357900 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| 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: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $7.04 | $14.08 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $7.40 | $14.80 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $7.62 | $15.23 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $9.23 | $18.46 |
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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