How far is San Francisco, CA from Cupertino, CA?
The driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Cupertino, CA is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
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 Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Francisco and Cupertino.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Francisco and Cupertino.
-
1
Start on Market Street
95 m · 8 sec · Market Street
-
2
Turn right onto 11th Street
3173 ft · 2 min · 11th Street
-
3
Turn left onto Bryant Street
143 m · 18 sec · Bryant Street
-
4
Take the ramp slight right toward US 101 South: San Jose
1719 ft · 29 sec
-
5
Merge slight right onto James Lick Freeway
4.3 mi · 6 min · James Lick Freeway
-
6
Continue on Bayshore Freeway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Bayshore Freeway
-
7
Keep slight left to continue on Bayshore Freeway
25 mi · 29 min · Bayshore Freeway
-
8
Keep slight right to continue on CA 85 South: Cupertino, Santa Cruz
6.3 mi · 7 min
-
9
Take the exit slight right toward Stevens Creek Boulevard
990 ft · 26 sec
-
10
Turn left onto Stevens Creek Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Stevens Creek Boulevard
-
11
Turn left onto North De Anza Boulevard
38 m · 8 sec · North De Anza Boulevard
-
12
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North De Anza Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Francisco and Cupertino.
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.
Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving San Francisco and Sunny near Cupertino.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Francisco to Cupertino?
The road trip is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Belmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from San Francisco and 21.6 miles from Cupertino.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 4:42 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.77 one way or $17.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around San Francisco and Sunny near Cupertino.
Stop Ideas Near Belmont
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 Belmont.
Hayward station
Fremont station
Oakland Coliseum station
San Francisco (Caltrain), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Francisco and Cupertino. Straight-line distance: 37.75 mi (60.75 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 Cupertino
The most populous city in Santa Clara County, California.
| Population | 58,598 |
| Coordinates | 37.3230000, -122.0321800 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cupertino (-122.03218, 37.323)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.77 | $8.77 | $17.54 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $9.22 | $18.44 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $9.49 | $18.98 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $11.50 | $23.00 |
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 · Apr 23, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.