How far is Rohnert Park, CA from San Francisco, CA?

The driving distance from Rohnert Park, CA to San Francisco, CA is about 48.5 miles (78 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
48.46 mi
01h 02m
Flight
41.92 mi
67.46 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.92 mi
Kilometers
67.46 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.46 mi
Kilometers
77.99 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Francisco
Tue, Jun 2, 11:27 AM PDT
Return by in Rohnert Park
Tue, Jun 2, 12:29 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rohnert Park
2026-06-02T10:24
Arrive San Francisco
Tue, Jun 2, 11:27 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:24 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rohnert Park
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Novato
CA

A city in Marin County, California.

From Rohnert Park
24.2 mi
00h 31m
To San Francisco
24.2 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 14 mph SSE
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rohnert Park and San Francisco.

  1. 1

    Start on Alta Avenue

    72 m · 18 sec · Alta Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Almond Street

    49 m · 11 sec · Almond Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Southwest Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · Southwest Boulevard

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Commerce Boulevard

    42 m · 4 sec · Commerce Boulevard

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Commerce Boulevard

    1484 ft · 43 sec · Commerce Boulevard

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Redwood Highway

    2629 ft · 59 sec · Old Redwood Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Sierra Avenue

    3261 ft · 1 min · West Sierra Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward US 101 South: San Francisco

    1302 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway

    28.9 mi · 34 min · Redwood Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Redwood Highway

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Redwood Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Golden Gate Bridge

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Golden Gate Bridge

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    10 m · 1 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    40 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    666 ft · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Presidio Parkway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Presidio Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue on Richardson Avenue

    1257 ft · 44 sec · Richardson Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Lombard Street

    601 ft · 26 sec · Lombard Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Divisadero Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Divisadero Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto California Street

    2416 ft · 1 min · California Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Webster Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Webster Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    1926 ft · 1 min · Oak Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Gough Street

    655 ft · 25 sec · Gough Street

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto Market Street

    56 m · 16 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 Rohnert Park and San Francisco.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Redwood Highway
39.2 mi · 81%
Golden Gate Bridge
1.86 mi · 4%
Presidio Parkway
1.64 mi · 3%
Webster Street
1.04 mi · 2%
Divisadero Street
0.76 mi · 2%
Southwest Boulevard
0.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Redwood Highway

Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway

28.9 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
41.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Novato
00h 31m from Rohnert Park
Leave By
4:24 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rohnert Park 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 Rohnert Park to San Francisco?

The road trip is about 48.5 miles (78 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Novato is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Rohnert Park and 24.2 miles from San Francisco.

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

The direct path is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.86 one way or $19.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rohnert Park and Mostly Sunny near San Francisco.

Stop Ideas Near Novato

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 Novato and the surrounding midpoint area.
BikeLink : Richmond City Hall
Scenic stop 13.3 mi away

BikeLink : Richmond City Hall

Richmond , CA
450 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804, United States
Rating 4.0/5 32 reviews Parking lot for bicycles
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 7.8 mi away

City Hall Records

San Rafael , CA
101 Glacier Point, San Rafael, CA 94901, United States
Rating 4.4/5 7 reviews Distribution service
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13.3 mi away

Richmond City Council

Richmond , CA
440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804, United States
Rating 3.5/5 4 reviews City government office
Old Maple Hall
Nearby stop 12.4 mi away

Old Maple Hall

San Pablo , CA
13831 San Pablo Ave, San Pablo, CA 94806, United States
Rating 4.7/5 48 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Petaluma, California

16 mi away
100 Fairgrounds Drive
RAIL

Richmond station

27 mi away
1700 Nevin Avenue
BUS

Vallejo, California

28 mi away
4355 Sonoma Blvd.
BUS

Rohnert Park, California

29 mi away
6335 Redwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rohnert Park and San Francisco. Straight-line distance: 41.92 mi (67.46 km).

Rohnert Park

#1 Rohnert Park

A city in Sonoma County, California.

Population42,975
Coordinates38.3396400, -122.7011000
Altitude32
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: Alta Avenue (-122.701225, 38.339732)
End: Market Street (-122.419433, 37.774953)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.71 gal
6.47 L · about $9.86
Round trip
$19.73
3.42 gal · 12.94 L
Estimated CO2
15.2 kg one way
Round trip: 30.4 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $9.86 $19.73
Mid-grade $6.07 $10.37 $20.75
Premium $6.24 $10.68 $21.35
Diesel $7.57 $12.94 $25.88

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Rohnert Park and San Francisco. The current time is 10:24:59.

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.