How far is Goshen, CA from San Francisco, CA?
The driving distance from Goshen, CA to San Francisco, CA is about 234.4 miles (377.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 192.4 miles (309.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 50m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.
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 Stanislaus County, California.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Goshen and San Francisco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goshen and San Francisco.
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Start on Camp Drive
591 ft · 11 sec · Camp Drive
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Continue on Avenue 310
852 ft · 31 sec · Avenue 310
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Turn left onto Robinson Road
880 ft · 22 sec · Robinson Road
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Turn left onto Betty Drive
2690 ft · 1 min · Betty Drive
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Take the ramp right
2001 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Highway
45 mi · 49 min · Golden State Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Avenue 7
2522 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
21.4 mi · 24 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99
74.7 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Northbound California State Route 99
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 120 West: Manteca, San Francisco
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right
6.8 mi · 8 min
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway
13.9 mi · 16 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway
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Continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
18 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
11.6 mi · 13 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 Goshen 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.
Northbound California State Route 99
Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99
74.7 mi · 01h 27m
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 Goshen 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 Goshen to San Francisco?
The road trip is about 234.4 miles (377.2 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?
Turlock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.2 miles from Goshen and 124.1 miles from San Francisco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 192.4 miles (309.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 42 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 9:10 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.78 one way or $103.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Goshen and Sunny near San Francisco.
Stop Ideas Near Turlock
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 Turlock.
Denair station
Modesto station
Merced station
Manteca, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Goshen and San Francisco. Straight-line distance: 192.4 mi (309.64 km).
#1 Goshen
Located at an elevation of 285 feet within the San Joaquin Valley, this Tulare County census-designated place sits on flat terrain dominated by agricultural production.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.3510600, -119.4201200 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| 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: 377 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 55m |
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 | $51.78 | $103.56 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $53.75 | $107.49 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $55.32 | $110.64 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $69.58 | $139.15 |
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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