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

The driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Auberry, CA is about 203.7 miles (327.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168 miles (270.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
203.68 mi
04h 16m
Flight
167.97 mi
270.32 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.97 mi
Kilometers
270.32 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
203.68 mi
Kilometers
327.79 km
Drive Time
04h 16m

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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 04h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auberry
Sun, Apr 19, 8:52 AM PDT
Return by in San Francisco
Sun, Apr 19, 1:08 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Francisco
2026-04-19T04:35
Arrive Auberry
Sun, Apr 19, 8:52 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:26 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Francisco
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Turlock
CA

The most populous city in Stanislaus County, California.

From San Francisco
101.7 mi
02h 08m
To Auberry
102 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    95 m · 8 sec · Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 11th Street

    3173 ft · 2 min · 11th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bryant Street

    1724 ft · 1 min · Bryant Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 80 East: Oakland

    1538 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right onto Route 80

    1.5 km · 1 min · Route 80

  6. 6

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 580 East: Downtown Oakland, Hayward-Stockton

    1.6 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto MacArthur Freeway

    15.9 mi · 18 min · MacArthur Freeway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    11.5 mi · 13 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    17.8 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Westside Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 120 East: Manteca, Sonora

    143 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Modesto, Fresno

    1.1 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    85.9 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Fourth Street

    723 ft · 19 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North I Street

    1719 ft · 36 sec · North I Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Yosemite Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · West Yosemite Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    17 mi · 25 min

  22. 22

    Turn right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Continue on North Fork Road

    785 ft · 22 sec · North Fork Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Millerton Road

    5.7 mi · 10 min · Millerton Road

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Auberry Road

    9.3 mi · 14 min · Auberry Road

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Auberry Road

    66 m · 4 sec · Auberry Road

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Auberry Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Auberry Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Auberry Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Auberry Road

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Auberry Road

    110 m · 10 sec · Auberry Road

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Auberry Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
30 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CA 99 South
86.6 mi · 43%
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
29.3 mi · 14%
West Yosemite Avenue
19.2 mi · 9%
MacArthur Freeway
15.9 mi · 8%
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
14.6 mi · 7%
Auberry Road
13.3 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

CA 99 South

Merge slight left

85.9 mi · 01h 39m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.7 mi
168 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Turlock
02h 08m from San Francisco
Leave By
8:26 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving San Francisco and Mostly Sunny near Auberry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 203.7 miles (327.8 km) and usually takes 04h 16m 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?

Turlock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.7 miles from San Francisco and 102 miles from Auberry.

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

The direct path is about 168 miles (270.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.7 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 8:26 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.48 one way or $82.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around San Francisco and Mostly Sunny near Auberry.

Stop Ideas Near Turlock

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Turlock, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Denair station

6 mi away
3800 Santa Fe Avenue
RAIL

Modesto station

20 mi away
1700 Held Drive
RAIL

Merced station

39 mi away
324 West 24th St
RAIL

Manteca, CA

50 mi away
17800 Shideler Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Francisco and Auberry. Straight-line distance: 167.97 mi (270.32 km).

San Francisco

#1 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
Auberry

#2 Auberry

Census-designated place in Fresno County, California

Population2,369
Coordinates37.0807800, -119.4854100
Altitude615
CountryUnited States
Start: San Francisco (-122.41942, 37.77493)
End: Auberry (-119.48541, 37.08078)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 328 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.19 gal
27.21 L · about $41.48
Round trip
$82.96
14.38 gal · 54.42 L
Estimated CO2
63.9 kg one way
Round trip: 127.8 kg / 282 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $41.48 $82.96
Mid-grade $6.07 $43.61 $87.23
Premium $6.24 $44.89 $89.77
Diesel $7.57 $54.41 $108.81

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between San Francisco and Auberry. The current time is 04:35:29.

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.