How far is Port Hueneme, CA from San Francisco, CA?
The driving distance from Port Hueneme, CA to San Francisco, CA is about 365.3 miles (587.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 308.7 miles (496.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Hueneme and San Francisco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Hueneme and San Francisco.
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Start on East Port Hueneme Road
30 m · 6 sec · East Port Hueneme Road
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Turn right onto North Ventura Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · North Ventura Road
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Turn left onto East Channel Islands Boulevard
2295 ft · 54 sec · East Channel Islands Boulevard
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Continue on West Channel Islands Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Channel Islands Boulevard
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Turn straight onto South Harbor Boulevard
6.6 mi · 10 min · South Harbor Boulevard
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Turn slight right
570 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto South Seaward Avenue
107 m · 17 sec · South Seaward Avenue
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Take the ramp left
997 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ventura Freeway
16.1 mi · 19 min · Ventura Freeway
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Continue on El Camino Real
16.4 mi · 19 min · El Camino Real
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 154: State Street, Cachuma Lake
1127 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on Calle Real
1672 ft · 40 sec · Calle Real
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Turn right onto Chumash Highway
23.9 mi · 33 min · Chumash Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Chumash Highway
35 m · 2 sec · Chumash Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Chumash Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Chumash Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Chumash Highway
43 m · 2 sec · Chumash Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Chumash Highway
6.3 mi · 10 min · Chumash Highway
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Take the ramp right toward US 101 North
1138 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
229.6 mi · 4 hr 25 min
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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 Port Hueneme and San Francisco.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 101 North
Merge slight left
230 mi · 04h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Port Hueneme and Chance Light Rain near San Francisco.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Port Hueneme to San Francisco?
The road trip is about 365.3 miles (587.9 km) and usually takes 05h 52m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lake Nacimiento is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182.4 miles from Port Hueneme and 182.9 miles from San Francisco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 308.7 miles (496.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:14 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $74.36 one way or $148.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Port Hueneme and Chance Light Rain near San Francisco.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Nacimiento
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 Lake Nacimiento.
Paso Robles station
Atascadero, California
San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly), California
San Luis Obispo
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Hueneme and San Francisco. Straight-line distance: 308.69 mi (496.79 km).
#1 Port Hueneme
City in Ventura County, California, United States
| Population | 21,745 |
| Coordinates | 34.1477800, -119.1951100 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 588 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 33m |
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 | $74.36 | $148.72 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $78.19 | $156.38 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $80.47 | $160.94 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $97.54 | $195.08 |
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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