How far is San Francisco, CA from Bonny Doon, CA?
The driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Bonny Doon, CA is about 71.5 miles (115 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.8 miles (84.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.
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 San Mateo County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Francisco and Bonny Doon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Francisco and Bonny Doon.
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Start on Market Street
95 m · 8 sec · Market Street
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Turn right onto 11th Street
3173 ft · 2 min · 11th Street
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Turn left onto Bryant Street
143 m · 18 sec · Bryant Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 101 South: San Jose
1719 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight right onto James Lick Freeway
4.3 mi · 6 min · James Lick Freeway
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Continue on Bayshore Freeway
5 mi · 6 min · Bayshore Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 380 West: San Bruno
1 km · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Quentin L. Kopp Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Quentin L. Kopp Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 280 South: San Jose
3057 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Junipero Serra Freeway
8 mi · 9 min · Junipero Serra Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 35, CA 92 West: Half Moon Bay, Bunker Hill Drive
1261 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on Skyline Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Skyline Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Half Moon Bay Road
2 mi · 3 min · Half Moon Bay Road
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Continue on San Mateo Road
4.9 mi · 9 min · San Mateo Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cabrillo Highway South
37.6 mi · 52 min · Cabrillo Highway South
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Turn left onto Bonny Doon Road
3.6 mi · 9 min · Bonny Doon Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bonny Doon Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Francisco and Bonny Doon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Cabrillo Highway South
At the end of the road, turn left onto Cabrillo Highway South
37.6 mi · 00h 52m
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 San Francisco and Sunny near Bonny Doon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Francisco to Bonny Doon?
The road trip is about 71.5 miles (115 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?
Half Moon Bay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.7 miles from San Francisco and 35.8 miles from Bonny Doon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.8 miles (84.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:02 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.78 one way or $31.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Francisco and Sunny near Bonny Doon.
Stop Ideas Near Half Moon Bay
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall
Woodside Town Hall
Los Altos Hills Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Half Moon Bay.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Francisco and Bonny Doon. Straight-line distance: 52.77 mi (84.93 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Bonny Doon
Situated in the Santa Cruz Mountains at an elevation of roughly 1,253 feet, this unincorporated community is characterized by a rural, forested landscape.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.0416200, -122.1505200 |
| Altitude | 382 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bonny Doon (-122.15052, 37.04162)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 115 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $6.26 | $15.78 | $31.56 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $16.38 | $32.75 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $16.86 | $33.71 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $21.20 | $42.40 |
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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