How far is Fort Bragg, CA from San Francisco, CA?
The driving distance from Fort Bragg, CA to San Francisco, CA is about 171.7 miles (276.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.6 miles (221.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.
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.
City in California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Light Rain
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Bragg and San Francisco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Bragg and San Francisco.
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Start on the route
23 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto East Laurel Street
58 m · 13 sec · East Laurel Street
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Turn right onto North Franklin Street
142 m · 24 sec · North Franklin Street
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Turn right onto East Redwood Avenue
122 m · 25 sec · East Redwood Avenue
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Fort Bragg-Willits Road
26.8 mi · 40 min · Fort Bragg-Willits Road
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Continue on Fort Bragg Road
6.3 mi · 9 min · Fort Bragg Road
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Redwood Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Redwood Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
116.7 mi · 2 hr 19 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Redwood Highway
10.3 mi · 14 min · Redwood Highway
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Continue on Golden Gate Bridge
1.7 mi · 3 min · Golden Gate Bridge
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Merge slight left
10 m · 1 sec
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Keep slight left
40 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight left
666 ft · 8 sec
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Continue on Presidio Parkway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Presidio Parkway
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Continue on Richardson Avenue
1257 ft · 44 sec · Richardson Avenue
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Continue on Lombard Street
601 ft · 26 sec · Lombard Street
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Turn right onto Divisadero Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Divisadero Street
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Turn left onto California Street
2416 ft · 1 min · California Street
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Turn right onto Webster Street
1 mi · 2 min · Webster Street
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Turn left onto Oak Street
1926 ft · 1 min · Oak Street
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Turn right onto Gough Street
655 ft · 25 sec · Gough Street
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Turn slight left onto Market Street
56 m · 16 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 Fort Bragg and San Francisco.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Redwood Highway
Take the ramp slight right
117 mi · 02h 19m
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.
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Fort Bragg 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 Fort Bragg to San Francisco?
The road trip is about 171.7 miles (276.3 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?
Cloverdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.7 miles from Fort Bragg and 86.1 miles from San Francisco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.6 miles (221.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.1 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 10:28 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.96 one way or $69.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Light Rain around Fort Bragg and Mostly Sunny near San Francisco.
Stop Ideas Near Cloverdale
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 Cloverdale.
Cloverdale, California
Healdsburg (Singletree Inn), California
Ukiah, California
Santa Rosa, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Bragg and San Francisco. Straight-line distance: 137.57 mi (221.39 km).
#1 Fort Bragg
City in Mendocino County, California (United States)
| Population | 7,222 |
| Coordinates | 39.4457200, -123.8052900 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| 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: 276 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
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 | $34.96 | $69.92 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $36.76 | $73.52 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $37.83 | $75.67 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $45.86 | $91.71 |
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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