How far is Hollister, CA from San Francisco, CA?
The driving distance from Hollister, CA to San Francisco, CA is about 93.7 miles (150.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.8 miles (136.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 tenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Jose metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hollister and San Francisco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hollister and San Francisco.
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Start on the route
9 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto 4th Street
49 m · 9 sec · 4th Street
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Turn right onto San Benito Street
1509 ft · 50 sec · San Benito Street
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Continue on San Felipe Road
3113 ft · 1 min · San Felipe Road
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Turn left onto Bolsa Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Bolsa Road
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Turn straight
114 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto Bolsa Road
6 mi · 8 min · Bolsa Road
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Continue on Hollister Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Hollister Road
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Continue on Bloomfield Avenue
1.1 km · 56 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1040 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Valley Freeway
23.1 mi · 27 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 Hollister 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.
South Valley Freeway
Keep slight left
35.8 mi · 00h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Hollister and Clear near San Francisco.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hollister to San Francisco?
The road trip is about 93.7 miles (150.8 km) and usually takes 01h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
San Jose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.8 miles from Hollister and 46.9 miles from San Francisco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.8 miles (136.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:12 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.10 one way or $38.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hollister and Clear near San Francisco.
Stop Ideas Near San Jose
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 San Jose.
San Jose Diridon station
Santa Clara station
Santa Clara – Great America station
Fremont (San Joaquin Buses), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hollister and San Francisco. Straight-line distance: 84.8 mi (136.47 km).
#1 Hollister
A city in San Benito County, California.
| Population | 41,805 |
| Coordinates | 36.8524500, -121.4016000 |
| Altitude | 88 |
| 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: 151 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $19.10 | $38.19 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $20.08 | $40.16 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $20.66 | $41.33 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $25.05 | $50.09 |
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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