How far is Forest Ranch, CA from San Francisco, CA?
The driving distance from Forest Ranch, CA to San Francisco, CA is about 180 miles (289.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.1 miles (243.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 35m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The most populous city in Yolo County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Forest Ranch and San Francisco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forest Ranch and San Francisco.
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Start on Forest Ranch Road
1041 ft · 48 sec · Forest Ranch Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Deer Creek Highway
14.2 mi · 18 min · Deer Creek Highway
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Continue on East 8th Street
796 ft · 27 sec · East 8th Street
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Turn left
110 m · 11 sec
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Take the ramp straight
951 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left
9.9 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Yuba City
43.3 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 113 South: Woodland, Tudor Road
1279 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Tudor Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Tudor Road
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Continue on South George Washington Boulevard
2.5 mi · 3 min · South George Washington Boulevard
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Continue on Sutter Causeway
12.7 mi · 17 min · Sutter Causeway
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Continue on County Road 102
7.9 mi · 11 min · County Road 102
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Continue on County Road 102
39 m · 7 sec · County Road 102
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Take the ramp left toward CA 113 South: Davis
2270 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vic Fazio Highway
10.7 mi · 12 min · Vic Fazio Highway
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
42.1 mi · 49 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Carquinez Bridge
1.6 km · 1 min · Carquinez Bridge
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Continue on Eastshore Freeway
1847 ft · 24 sec · Eastshore Freeway
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Continue on Linus F. Claeys Freeway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Linus F. Claeys Freeway
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Continue on Eastshore Freeway
14 mi · 16 min · Eastshore Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward San Francisco
1.3 km · 1 min · Eastshore Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1941 ft · 33 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 Forest Ranch 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.
Yuba City
Keep slight right to continue on Yuba City
43.3 mi · 00h 57m
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 Forest Ranch 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 Forest Ranch to San Francisco?
The road trip is about 180 miles (289.7 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?
Woodland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.3 miles from Forest Ranch and 91.7 miles from San Francisco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.1 miles (243.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.9 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 10:24 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.76 one way or $79.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Forest Ranch and Sunny near San Francisco.
Stop Ideas Near Woodland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Denny's
Pilot Travel Center
City of Davis Gymnastics
Davis Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Woodland.
Davis station
Sacramento Valley Station
Sacramento (State Capitol), California
Elk Grove, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Forest Ranch and San Francisco. Straight-line distance: 151.04 mi (243.07 km).
#1 Forest Ranch
Situated at an elevation of 2415 feet in the Sierra Nevada foothills of Butte County, this unincorporated area lies on the ridge between Big Chico Creek and Butte Creek.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.8821100, -121.6727500 |
| Altitude | 736 |
| 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: 290 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $39.76 | $79.51 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $41.27 | $82.54 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $42.48 | $84.95 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $53.42 | $106.85 |
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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