How far is Nice, CA from San Francisco, CA?
The driving distance from Nice, CA to San Francisco, CA is about 129.4 miles (208.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96 miles (154.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.
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.
City in California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nice and San Francisco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nice and San Francisco.
-
1
Start on the route
1.4 mi · 2 min
-
2
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Nice-Lucerne Cutoff Road
72 m · 14 sec · Nice-Lucerne Cutoff Road
-
3
Exit the roundabout onto Nice-Lucerne Cutoff Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Nice-Lucerne Cutoff Road
-
4
Take the ramp left
928 ft · 12 sec
-
5
Merge slight left
7.5 mi · 9 min
-
6
Turn right onto Hopland Road
8 mi · 14 min · Hopland Road
-
7
Continue on Hopland Grade
4.5 mi · 8 min · Hopland Grade
-
8
Continue on Lakeport-Hopland Road
4 mi · 7 min · Lakeport-Hopland Road
-
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Main Street
61 m · 4 sec · Main Street
-
10
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
2099 ft · 46 sec · Main Street
-
11
Turn left onto Old River Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Old River Road
-
12
At the end of the road, turn left onto Redwood Highway
81.9 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Redwood Highway
-
13
Keep slight left to continue on Redwood Highway
10.3 mi · 14 min · Redwood Highway
-
14
Continue on Golden Gate Bridge
1.7 mi · 3 min · Golden Gate Bridge
-
15
Merge slight left
10 m · 1 sec
-
16
Keep slight left
40 m · 2 sec
-
17
Keep slight left
666 ft · 8 sec
-
18
Continue on Presidio Parkway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Presidio Parkway
-
19
Continue on Richardson Avenue
1257 ft · 44 sec · Richardson Avenue
-
20
Continue on Lombard Street
601 ft · 26 sec · Lombard Street
-
21
Turn right onto Divisadero Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Divisadero Street
-
22
Turn left onto California Street
2416 ft · 1 min · California Street
-
23
Turn right onto Webster Street
1 mi · 2 min · Webster Street
-
24
Turn left onto Oak Street
1926 ft · 1 min · Oak Street
-
25
Turn right onto Gough Street
655 ft · 25 sec · Gough Street
-
26
Turn slight left onto Market Street
56 m · 16 sec · Market Street
-
27
Keep slight right to continue on Market Street
961 ft · 35 sec · Market Street
-
28
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nice 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.
Redwood Highway
At the end of the road, turn left onto Redwood Highway
81.9 mi · 01h 35m
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 Nice 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 Nice to San Francisco?
The road trip is about 129.4 miles (208.3 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?
Windsor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.6 miles from Nice and 64.9 miles from San Francisco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96 miles (154.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.4 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 1:22 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.61 one way or $57.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Nice and Sunny near San Francisco.
Stop Ideas Near Windsor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Dawn Ranch Lodge & Agriculture Public House
Bohemian Grove
Safeway
City of Santa Rosa
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Windsor.
Healdsburg (Singletree Inn), California
Santa Rosa, California
Rohnert Park, California
Cloverdale, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nice and San Francisco. Straight-line distance: 96.01 mi (154.51 km).
#1 Nice
Situated at an elevation of 1362 feet in Lake County, this census-designated place sits along the northern shore of Clear Lake.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.1232300, -122.8483300 |
| Altitude | 415 |
| 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: 208 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $6.26 | $28.61 | $57.23 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $29.70 | $59.40 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $30.57 | $61.14 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $38.45 | $76.89 |
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 · Oct 15, 2026