How far is Hughson, CA from San Francisco, CA?

The driving distance from Hughson, CA to San Francisco, CA is about 100.9 miles (162.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.8 miles (138.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
100.94 mi
01h 46m
Flight
85.82 mi
138.12 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.82 mi
Kilometers
138.12 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.94 mi
Kilometers
162.44 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Francisco
Mon, May 25, 11:29 AM PDT
Return by in Hughson
Mon, May 25, 1:16 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hughson
2026-05-25T09:43
Arrive San Francisco
Mon, May 25, 11:29 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:58 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hughson
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Livermore
CA

A city in Alameda County, California.

From Hughson
50.4 mi
00h 53m
To San Francisco
50.5 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Memorial Day

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hughson and San Francisco.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hughson and San Francisco.

  1. 1

    Start on Hughson Avenue

    768 ft · 26 sec · Hughson Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Santa Fe Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Santa Fe Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Hatch Road

    4.9 mi · 8 min · East Hatch Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Herndon Road

    782 ft · 16 sec · Herndon Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Joyce Avenue

    144 m · 10 sec · Joyce Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    589 ft · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    16.6 mi · 19 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 120 West: Manteca, San Francisco

    1.5 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Westside Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    18 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    11.6 mi · 13 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on MacArthur Freeway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · MacArthur Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on MacArthur Freeway

    7.2 mi · 8 min · MacArthur Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: San Francisco

    1.5 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1015 ft · 17 sec · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1959 ft · 33 sec · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Route 80

    1438 ft · 24 sec · Route 80

  21. 21

    Continue on Route 80

    1.2 km · 1 min · Route 80

  22. 22

    Continue on Route 80

    1893 ft · 32 sec · Route 80

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on US 101 North: Golden Gate Bridge

    1919 ft · 39 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight right onto Central Freeway

    1462 ft · 25 sec · Central Freeway

  25. 25

    Continue on Octavia Boulevard

    2490 ft · 42 sec · Octavia Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Market Street

    629 ft · 32 sec · Market Street

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Market Street

    961 ft · 35 sec · Market Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hughson and San Francisco.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
29.7 mi · 29%
Joyce Avenue
16.8 mi · 17%
MacArthur Freeway
15.5 mi · 15%
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
13.9 mi · 14%
CA 120 West
7.68 mi · 8%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
6.04 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

Continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

18 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
85.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Livermore
00h 53m from Hughson
Leave By
2:58 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hughson and Patchy Fog then 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 Hughson to San Francisco?

The road trip is about 100.9 miles (162.4 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Livermore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.4 miles from Hughson and 50.5 miles from San Francisco.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 85.8 miles (138.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:58 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.54 one way or $41.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hughson and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near San Francisco.

Stop Ideas Near Livermore

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Livermore, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Livermore.

BUS

Livermore, California

4 mi away
2500 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Livermore, CA

5 mi away
575 South Vasco Road
RAIL

Pleasanton, CA

10 mi away
4950 Pleasanton Avenue
BUS

Dublin-Pleasanton, California

12 mi away
5801 Owens Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hughson and San Francisco. Straight-line distance: 85.82 mi (138.12 km).

Hughson

#1 Hughson

City in Stanislaus County, California, United States of America

Population7,628
Coordinates37.5968800, -120.8660400
Altitude38
CountryUnited States
San Francisco

#2 San Francisco

The seventeenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Francisco Bay Area.

Population866,606
Coordinates37.7749300, -122.4194200
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Hughson Avenue (-120.86604, 37.596798)
End: Market Street (-122.419433, 37.774953)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.56 gal
13.48 L · about $20.54
Round trip
$41.08
7.12 gal · 26.96 L
Estimated CO2
31.6 kg one way
Round trip: 63.3 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $20.54 $41.08
Mid-grade $6.07 $21.59 $43.19
Premium $6.24 $22.23 $44.45
Diesel $7.57 $26.94 $53.88

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Hughson and San Francisco. The current time is 09:43:37.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.