How far is San Francisco, CA from Del Monte Forest, CA?
The driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Del Monte Forest, CA is about 117.1 miles (188.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.1 miles (138.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.
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.
Census-designated place in California, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Francisco and Del Monte Forest.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Francisco and Del Monte Forest.
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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 right to continue on CA 85 South: Cupertino, Santa Cruz
13.3 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit right toward CA 17: San Jose, Santa Cruz
771 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 17 South: Santa Cruz
1746 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
21.5 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Watsonville, Monterey
1724 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on Cabrillo Highway
2243 ft · 55 sec · Cabrillo Highway
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Merge slight right onto Cabrillo Highway
42 mi · 49 min · Cabrillo Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 68 West: Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach
1034 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 68 East: Pebble Beach
119 m · 6 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 17 Mile Drive
32 m · 2 sec · 17 Mile Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto 17 Mile Drive
611 ft · 16 sec · 17 Mile Drive
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Turn right onto Sunridge Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Sunridge Road
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Continue on Sunridge Road
1148 ft · 53 sec · Sunridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sunridge Road
543 ft · 13 sec · Sunridge Road
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Turn right onto Ronda Road
1621 ft · 1 min · Ronda Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronda Road
35 m · 5 sec · Ronda Road
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Continue on Sunridge Road
1762 ft · 35 sec · Sunridge Road
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Turn slight left onto Lopez Road
1 mi · 2 min · Lopez Road
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Turn left
70 m · 10 sec
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Turn slight left onto Forest Lake Road
1380 ft · 1 min · Forest Lake Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Forest Lake Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Francisco and Del Monte Forest.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Cabrillo Highway
Merge slight right onto Cabrillo Highway
42 mi · 00h 49m
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.
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving San Francisco and Mostly Sunny near Del Monte Forest.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Francisco to Del Monte Forest?
The road trip is about 117.1 miles (188.4 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?
Lexington Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.5 miles from San Francisco and 58.5 miles from Del Monte Forest.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.1 miles (138.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 1:34 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.83 one way or $47.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny around San Francisco and Mostly Sunny near Del Monte Forest.
Stop Ideas Near Lexington Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lexington Hills.
Scotts Valley, California
San Jose Diridon station
Santa Clara station
Santa Cruz (Metro Center), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Francisco and Del Monte Forest. Straight-line distance: 86.13 mi (138.62 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 Del Monte Forest
Census-designated place in Monterey County, California
| Population | 4,514 |
| Coordinates | 36.5863500, -121.9474600 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| Country | United States |
End: Del Monte Forest (-121.94746, 36.58635)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 188 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $23.83 | $47.65 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $25.05 | $50.11 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $25.78 | $51.57 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $31.25 | $62.50 |
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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