How far is San Francisco, CA from Carmel Valley Village, CA?
The driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Carmel Valley Village, CA is about 122.4 miles (197 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.8 miles (152.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m 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
Driving 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 02h 30m.
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.
A city in Santa Clara County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Francisco and Carmel Valley Village.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Francisco and Carmel Valley Village.
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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
48.8 mi · 56 min · Bayshore Freeway
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Continue on El Camino Real
10 mi · 11 min · El Camino Real
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Take the exit slight right
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
9.9 mi · 11 min · El Camino Real
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Take the exit slight right toward Salinas, Main Street
1077 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto North Main Street
1 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Salinas Street
2367 ft · 53 sec · Salinas Street
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Turn left onto John Street
72 m · 9 sec · John Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Monterey Salinas Highway
7.9 mi · 10 min · Monterey Salinas Highway
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Turn left onto Laureles Grade Road
5.8 mi · 10 min · Laureles Grade Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Carmel Valley Road
9 m · 1 sec · West Carmel Valley Road
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Exit the roundabout onto West Carmel Valley Road
3013 ft · 1 min · West Carmel Valley Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Carmel Valley Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Francisco and Carmel Valley Village.
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
48.8 mi · 00h 56m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving San Francisco and Patchy Fog near Carmel Valley Village.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Francisco to Carmel Valley Village?
The road trip is about 122.4 miles (197 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?
Morgan Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.2 miles from San Francisco and 61.2 miles from Carmel Valley Village.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.8 miles (152.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 1:28 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.92 one way or $49.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around San Francisco and Patchy Fog near Carmel Valley Village.
Stop Ideas Near Morgan Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Garage
City of San Jose Planning, Building and Code Enforcement Department
San José City Hall
Old San José City Hall Cornerstone
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morgan Hill.
Morgan Hill, California
Gilroy, California
San Jose Diridon station
Scotts Valley, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Francisco and Carmel Valley Village. Straight-line distance: 94.77 mi (152.52 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 Carmel Valley Village
Unincorporated community in Monterey County, California, United States
| Population | 4,407 |
| Coordinates | 36.5060500, -121.7659400 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carmel Valley Village (-121.76594, 36.50605)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 197 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $24.92 | $49.84 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $26.21 | $52.41 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $26.97 | $53.94 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $32.69 | $65.38 |
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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