How far is Prunedale, CA from San Francisco, CA?
The driving distance from Prunedale, CA to San Francisco, CA is about 100.5 miles (161.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.4 miles (129.4 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.
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.
Census-designated place in Santa Clara County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Prunedale and San Francisco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prunedale and San Francisco.
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Start on the route
13 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto El Camino Real
1125 ft · 22 sec · El Camino Real
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Turn sharp right onto Blackie Road
1003 ft · 31 sec · Blackie Road
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Turn right onto Prunedale South Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Prunedale South Road
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Turn straight onto Prunedale North Road
1154 ft · 30 sec · Prunedale North Road
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Continue on Prunedale North Road
117 m · 15 sec · Prunedale North Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
1512 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Vierra Canyon Road
734 ft · 15 sec · Vierra Canyon Road
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Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
13.1 mi · 15 min · El Camino Real
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Continue on South Valley Freeway
26.3 mi · 30 min · South Valley Freeway
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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 Prunedale 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.
South Valley Freeway
Keep slight left
35.8 mi · 00h 43m
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.
Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Prunedale and 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 Prunedale to San Francisco?
The road trip is about 100.5 miles (161.8 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?
Alum Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50 miles from Prunedale and 50.6 miles from San Francisco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.4 miles (129.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 $20.48 one way or $40.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Prunedale and Mostly Sunny near San Francisco.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prunedale and San Francisco. Straight-line distance: 80.41 mi (129.4 km).
#1 Prunedale
Census-designated place in Monterey County, California
| Population | 17,560 |
| Coordinates | 36.7757900, -121.6696700 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| 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: 162 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $20.48 | $40.96 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $21.53 | $43.07 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $22.16 | $44.33 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $26.86 | $53.73 |
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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