How far is San Francisco, CA from Burbank, CA?
The driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Burbank, CA is about 47.5 miles (76.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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 01m.
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, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Francisco and Burbank.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Francisco and Burbank.
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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
5.2 mi · 6 min · Bayshore Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Bayshore Freeway
25 mi · 29 min · Bayshore Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Bayshore Freeway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Bayshore Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Trimble Road, De La Cruz Boulevard
1402 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto De La Cruz Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · De La Cruz Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on De La Cruz Boulevard
2444 ft · 52 sec · De La Cruz Boulevard
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Turn left onto Lafayette Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Lafayette Street
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Continue on Washington Street
2167 ft · 55 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on North Bascom Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Bascom Avenue
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Continue on South Bascom Avenue
652 ft · 23 sec · South Bascom Avenue
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Continue on South Bascom Avenue
541 ft · 19 sec · South Bascom Avenue
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Turn slight right
37 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Francisco and Burbank.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Bayshore Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Bayshore Freeway
25 mi · 00h 29m
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 Burbank.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Francisco to Burbank?
The road trip is about 47.5 miles (76.5 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
San Carlos is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from San Francisco and 23.8 miles from Burbank.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:26 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.52 one way or $21.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Francisco and Sunny near Burbank.
Stop Ideas Near San Carlos
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 San Carlos.
Fremont station
Hayward station
Oakland Coliseum station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Francisco and Burbank. Straight-line distance: 41.09 mi (66.12 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 Burbank
Located in the Santa Clara Valley at an elevation of 121 feet, this urbanized unincorporated area is composed mostly of residential and commercial neighborhoods.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.3232800, -121.9316200 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
End: Burbank (-121.93162, 37.32328)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $10.52 | $21.04 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $10.92 | $21.84 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $11.24 | $22.48 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $14.13 | $28.27 |
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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