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

The driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Boronda, CA is about 104.8 miles (168.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
104.82 mi
02h 04m
Flight
84.88 mi
136.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.88 mi
Kilometers
136.6 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.82 mi
Kilometers
168.69 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boronda
Wed, May 6, 6:17 PM PDT
Return by in San Francisco
Wed, May 6, 8:21 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Francisco
2026-05-06T16:12
Arrive Boronda
Wed, May 6, 6:17 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM PDT

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

Leave by
2:20 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Francisco
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
Seven Trees
CA

Census-designated place in South San Jose

From San Francisco
52.4 mi
01h 02m
To Boronda
52.4 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 9:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    143 m · 18 sec · Bryant Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 101 South: San Jose

    1719 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right onto James Lick Freeway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · James Lick Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on Bayshore Freeway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Bayshore Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Bayshore Freeway

    25 mi · 29 min · Bayshore Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Bayshore Freeway

    48.8 mi · 56 min · Bayshore Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on El Camino Real

    10 mi · 11 min · El Camino Real

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto El Camino Real

    8.7 mi · 10 min · El Camino Real

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Laurel Drive

    1555 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Laurel Drive

    1315 ft · 32 sec · West Laurel Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on Calle del Adobe

    1559 ft · 35 sec · Calle del Adobe

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Addington Lane

    72 m · 16 sec · Addington Lane

  16. 16

    Turn left

    75 m · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bayshore Freeway
79 mi · 75%
El Camino Real
19.5 mi · 19%
James Lick Freeway
4.33 mi · 4%
11th Street
0.6 mi · 1%
US 101 South
0.33 mi
Calle del Adobe
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

Bayshore Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Bayshore Freeway

48.8 mi · 00h 56m

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
02h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
84.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seven Trees
01h 02m from San Francisco
Leave By
2:20 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving San Francisco and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Boronda.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 104.8 miles (168.7 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Seven Trees is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.4 miles from San Francisco and 52.4 miles from Boronda.

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

The direct path is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 2:20 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.35 one way or $42.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around San Francisco and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Boronda.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Francisco and Boronda. Straight-line distance: 84.88 mi (136.6 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
Boronda

#2 Boronda

Census-designated place in Monterey County, California

Population1,710
Coordinates36.6988500, -121.6749500
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: San Francisco (-122.41942, 37.77493)
End: Boronda (-121.67495, 36.69885)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.7 gal
14 L · about $21.35
Round trip
$42.69
7.4 gal · 28 L
Estimated CO2
32.9 kg one way
Round trip: 65.8 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $21.35 $42.69
Mid-grade $6.07 $22.44 $44.89
Premium $6.24 $23.10 $46.20
Diesel $7.57 $28.00 $56.00

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 · May 06, 2026

There is no time difference between San Francisco and Boronda. The current time is 16:12:41.

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.