How far is San Francisco, CA from Dublin, CA?

The driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Dublin, CA is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.11 mi
00h 44m
Flight
26.9 mi
43.29 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.9 mi
Kilometers
43.29 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.11 mi
Kilometers
54.9 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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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 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dublin
Fri, May 29, 5:15 PM PDT
Return by in San Francisco
Fri, May 29, 5:59 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Francisco
2026-05-29T16:30
Arrive Dublin
Fri, May 29, 5:15 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in San Francisco
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
San Leandro
CA

A city in Alameda County, California.

From San Francisco
17 mi
00h 22m
To Dublin
17.1 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW
Destination
Dublin Weather
CA
Live fallback forecast
72°F
Friday
Using Pleasanton as the closest live forecast in the Alameda County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
13 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between San Francisco and Dublin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Francisco and Dublin.

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    95 m · 8 sec · Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 11th Street

    3173 ft · 2 min · 11th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bryant Street

    1724 ft · 1 min · Bryant Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 80 East: Oakland

    1538 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right onto Route 80

    1.5 km · 1 min · Route 80

  6. 6

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 580 East: Downtown Oakland, Hayward-Stockton

    1.6 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto MacArthur Freeway

    15.9 mi · 18 min · MacArthur Freeway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    8.6 mi · 10 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward San Ramon Road, Foothill Road

    1503 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Foothill Road

    540 ft · 16 sec · Foothill Road

  12. 12

    Continue on San Ramon Road

    1408 ft · 34 sec · San Ramon Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · San Ramon Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between San Francisco and Dublin.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MacArthur Freeway
15.9 mi · 47%
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
8.55 mi · 25%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
5.76 mi · 17%
I 580 East
0.97 mi · 3%
Route 80
0.95 mi · 3%
11th Street
0.6 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

MacArthur Freeway

Merge slight left onto MacArthur Freeway

15.9 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
26.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
San Leandro
00h 22m from San Francisco
Leave By
7:02 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving San Francisco and Mostly Sunny near Dublin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from San Francisco to Dublin?

The road trip is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

San Leandro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from San Francisco and 17.1 miles from Dublin.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.92 one way or $13.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around San Francisco and Mostly Sunny near Dublin.

Stop Ideas Near San Leandro

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around San Leandro and the surrounding midpoint area.
My City Hall Wedding
Practical stop 14.3 mi away

My City Hall Wedding

San Francisco , CA
1480 Sutter St #302, San Francisco, CA 94109, United States
Rating 5.0/5 8 reviews Wedding photographer,Wedding planner,Wedding service,Wedding store
City of Brisbane: Brisbane Marina
Meeting point 13.9 mi away

City of Brisbane: Brisbane Marina

Brisbane , CA
400 Sierra Point Pkwy, Brisbane, CA 94005, United States
Rating 4.8/5 49 reviews City government office,Marina
San Francisco City Hall
Nearby stop 14 mi away

San Francisco City Hall

San Francisco , CA
1 Dr Carlton B Goodlett Pl, San Francisco, CA 94102, United States
Rating 4.5/5 918 reviews City or town hall
City Hall Events Office
Practical stop 14 mi away

City Hall Events Office

San Francisco , CA
410 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Wedding service

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to San Leandro.

RAIL

Oakland Coliseum station

5 mi away
700 73rd Avenue
RAIL

Hayward station

8 mi away
22555 Meekland Avenue
RAIL

Oakland – Jack London Square station

13 mi away
245 Second Street
RAIL

Emeryville station

17 mi away
5885 Horton Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Francisco and Dublin. Straight-line distance: 26.9 mi (43.29 km).

San Francisco

#1 San Francisco

The seventeenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Francisco Bay Area.

Population866,606
Coordinates37.7749300, -122.4194200
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Dublin

#2 Dublin

The most populous city in Alameda County, California.

Population66,936
Coordinates37.7021500, -121.9357900
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: San Francisco (-122.41942, 37.77493)
End: Dublin (-121.93579, 37.70215)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.56 L · about $6.92
Round trip
$13.85
2.4 gal · 9.12 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $6.92 $13.85
Mid-grade $6.07 $7.28 $14.56
Premium $6.24 $7.49 $14.98
Diesel $7.57 $9.08 $18.16

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 · May 29, 2026

There is no time difference between San Francisco and Dublin. The current time is 16:30:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.