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

The driving distance from Moraga, CA to San Francisco, CA is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.15 mi
00h 33m
Flight
16.35 mi
26.31 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.35 mi
Kilometers
26.31 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.15 mi
Kilometers
35.64 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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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 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Francisco
Tue, Apr 21, 7:49 PM PDT
Return by in Moraga
Tue, Apr 21, 8:22 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moraga
2026-04-21T19:16
Arrive San Francisco
Tue, Apr 21, 7:49 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Moraga
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Emeryville
CA

City in the United States state of California

From Moraga
11.1 mi
00h 16m
To San Francisco
11.1 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SSW
Destination
61°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Viader Drive

    7 m · 7 sec · Viader Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Moraga Way

    4.4 mi · 10 min · Moraga Way

  3. 3

    Continue on Camino Pablo

    1625 ft · 37 sec · Camino Pablo

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward CA 24 West: Oakland

    1227 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on CA 24 West: Oakland

    1577 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Caldecott Tunnel

    1.4 km · 1 min · Caldecott Tunnel

  8. 8

    Continue on Grove Shafter Freeway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Grove Shafter Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 580 West, I 580 East: San Francisco, Hayward

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 580 West: San Francisco

    1920 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 580: San Francisco, Sacramento

    1213 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto MacArthur Freeway

    2484 ft · 33 sec · MacArthur Freeway

  13. 13

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1015 ft · 17 sec · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1959 ft · 33 sec · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Route 80

    1438 ft · 24 sec · Route 80

  18. 18

    Continue on Route 80

    1.2 km · 1 min · Route 80

  19. 19

    Continue on Route 80

    1893 ft · 32 sec · Route 80

  20. 20

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

    1919 ft · 39 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto Central Freeway

    1462 ft · 25 sec · Central Freeway

  22. 22

    Continue on Octavia Boulevard

    2490 ft · 42 sec · Octavia Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Market Street

    629 ft · 32 sec · Market Street

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Market Street

    961 ft · 35 sec · Market Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
25 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
113.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
6.04 mi · 27%
Moraga Way
4.37 mi · 20%
Grove Shafter Freeway
3.41 mi · 15%
CA 24 West
1.97 mi · 9%
Route 80
1.39 mi · 6%
I 80 West
0.93 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

5.48 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
16.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emeryville
00h 16m from Moraga
Leave By
7:24 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Moraga and Showers And Thunderstorms near San Francisco.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Moraga to San Francisco?

The road trip is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Emeryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Moraga and 11.1 miles from San Francisco.

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

The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:24 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.50 one way or $9.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Moraga and Showers And Thunderstorms near San Francisco.

Stop Ideas Near Emeryville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Emeryville and the surrounding midpoint area.
San Francisco City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 10.3 mi away

San Francisco City Hall Wedding Photographer

San Francisco , CA
3365 Sacramento St #435, San Francisco, CA 94118, United States
Rating 5.0/5 21 reviews Wedding photographer,Photographer,Wedding service
Alameda Public Works Department
Meeting point 3.7 mi away

Alameda Public Works Department

Alameda , CA
950 W Mall Square, Alameda, CA 94501, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Home and construction
Old Berkeley City Hall
Nearby stop 2.7 mi away

Old Berkeley City Hall

Berkeley , CA
2134 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Berkeley, CA 94703, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Civic center
My City Hall Wedding
Practical stop 9.1 mi away

My City Hall Wedding

San Francisco , CA
1480 Sutter St #302, San Francisco, CA 94109, United States
Rating 5.0/5 8 reviews Wedding photographer,Wedding planner,Wedding service,Wedding store

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Emeryville station

1 mi away
5885 Horton Street
RAIL

Oakland – Jack London Square station

4 mi away
245 Second Street
RAIL

Berkeley station

4 mi away
University Ave. and Third St.
BUS

San Francisco (Ferry), California

10 mi away
101 The Embarcadero

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moraga and San Francisco. Straight-line distance: 16.35 mi (26.31 km).

Moraga

#1 Moraga

Town in Contra Costa County, California, United States

Population16,967
Coordinates37.8349300, -122.1296900
Altitude152
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: Viader Drive (-122.129682, 37.834925)
End: Market Street (-122.419433, 37.774953)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.78 gal
2.96 L · about $4.50
Round trip
$9.00
1.56 gal · 5.92 L
Estimated CO2
6.9 kg one way
Round trip: 13.9 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $4.50 $9.00
Mid-grade $6.07 $4.73 $9.46
Premium $6.24 $4.87 $9.74
Diesel $7.57 $5.90 $11.80

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 · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Moraga and San Francisco. The current time is 19:16:12.

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.