How far is Ladera, CA from San Francisco, CA?
The driving distance from Ladera, CA to San Francisco, CA is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.6 miles (46 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ladera and San Francisco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ladera and San Francisco.
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Start on the route
22 m · 8 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto La Mesa Drive
125 m · 18 sec · La Mesa Drive
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Turn right
49 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto La Mesa Drive
1644 ft · 1 min · La Mesa Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Alpine Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Alpine Road
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Turn left onto I 280 North: San Francisco
1323 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Junipero Serra Freeway
20.9 mi · 24 min · Junipero Serra Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 380 East: San Francisco International Airport
1975 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on Quentin L. Kopp Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Quentin L. Kopp Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 101 North: San Francisco
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Bayshore Freeway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Bayshore Freeway
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Continue on James Lick Freeway
4.2 mi · 6 min · James Lick Freeway
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Continue on Central Freeway
1.3 km · 1 min · 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 Ladera 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.
Junipero Serra Freeway
Merge slight left onto Junipero Serra Freeway
20.9 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Ladera 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 Ladera to San Francisco?
The road trip is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hillsborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.7 miles from Ladera and 17.8 miles from San Francisco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.6 miles (46 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.83 one way or $15.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ladera and Sunny near San Francisco.
Stop Ideas Near Hillsborough
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Events Office
City of South San Francisco: City Attorney
Foster City - City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hillsborough.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ladera and San Francisco. Straight-line distance: 28.6 mi (46.02 km).
#1 Ladera
Situated in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains within San Mateo County, this unincorporated community sits at an approximate elevation of 308 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.3999400, -122.1983000 |
| Altitude | 94 |
| 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: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $7.83 | $15.65 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $8.12 | $16.25 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $8.36 | $16.72 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $10.52 | $21.03 |
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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