How far is San Francisco, CA from Boulder Creek, CA?
The driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Boulder Creek, CA is about 63.9 miles (102.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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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 34m.
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.
Town in San Mateo County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Francisco and Boulder Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Francisco and Boulder Creek.
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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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Turn left onto Skyline Boulevard
26 mi · 38 min · Skyline Boulevard
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Turn slight right
113 m · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto Big Basin Way
6 mi · 10 min · Big Basin Way
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Turn left
7.7 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto Middleton Avenue
31 m · 3 sec · Middleton Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Middleton Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Francisco and Boulder Creek.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Skyline Boulevard
Turn left onto Skyline Boulevard
26 mi · 00h 38m
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 Mostly Sunny leaving San Francisco and Mostly Sunny near Boulder Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Francisco to Boulder Creek?
The road trip is about 63.9 miles (102.9 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Woodside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.9 miles from San Francisco and 31.9 miles from Boulder Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 3:20 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.04 one way or $26.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around San Francisco and Mostly Sunny near Boulder Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Woodside
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Woodside.
Fremont station
Santa Clara – Great America station
Santa Clara station
Hayward station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Francisco and Boulder Creek. Straight-line distance: 47.7 mi (76.77 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 Boulder Creek
Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California
| Population | 4,923 |
| Coordinates | 37.1260600, -122.1221900 |
| Altitude | 146 |
| Country | United States |
End: Boulder Creek (-122.12219, 37.12606)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 103 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $13.04 | $26.08 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $13.71 | $27.42 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $14.11 | $28.22 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $17.10 | $34.20 |
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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