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

The driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Goshen, CA is about 219.8 miles (353.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 192.4 miles (309.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
219.86 mi
04h 15m
Flight
192.4 mi
309.64 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
192.4 mi
Kilometers
309.64 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
219.86 mi
Kilometers
353.83 km
Drive Time
04h 15m

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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 04h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goshen
Thu, Oct 15, 9:44 PM PDT
Return by in San Francisco
Fri, Oct 16, 1:59 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Francisco
2026-10-15T17:28
Arrive Goshen
Thu, Oct 15, 9:44 PM PDT
Route Timing
04h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:28 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Francisco
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Livingston
CA

City in California

From San Francisco
109.8 mi
02h 07m
To Goshen
110 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 7:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 9:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.5 mi · 13 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    17.8 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Westside Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 120 East: Manteca, Sonora

    143 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Modesto, Fresno

    1.1 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    108.4 mi · 2 hr 4 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    33.2 mi · 36 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Betty Drive

    2114 ft · 54 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Betty Drive

    1 km · 1 min · Betty Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Robinson Road

    880 ft · 26 sec · Robinson Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Avenue 310

    852 ft · 23 sec · Avenue 310

  23. 23

    Continue on Camp Drive

    591 ft · 11 sec · Camp Drive

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Camp Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CA 99 South
142 mi · 65%
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
29.3 mi · 13%
MacArthur Freeway
15.9 mi · 7%
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
14.6 mi · 7%
CA 120 East
6.27 mi · 3%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
5.76 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

CA 99 South

Merge slight left

108 mi · 02h 04m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.4 mi
192.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Livingston
02h 07m from San Francisco
Leave By
8:28 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving San Francisco and Sunny near Goshen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 219.8 miles (353.8 km) and usually takes 04h 15m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Livingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.8 miles from San Francisco and 110 miles from Goshen.

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

The direct path is about 192.4 miles (309.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:28 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.59 one way or $97.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Livingston

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Livingston, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Livingston.

RAIL

Denair station

17 mi away
3800 Santa Fe Avenue
RAIL

Merced station

24 mi away
324 West 24th St
RAIL

Modesto station

35 mi away
1700 Held Drive
RAIL

Manteca, CA

66 mi away
17800 Shideler Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Francisco and Goshen. Straight-line distance: 192.4 mi (309.64 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
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#2 Goshen

Located at an elevation of 285 feet within the San Joaquin Valley, this Tulare County census-designated place sits on flat terrain dominated by agricultural production.

Population0
Coordinates36.3510600, -119.4201200
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Start: San Francisco (-122.41942, 37.77493)
End: Goshen (-119.42012, 36.35106)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 354 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.76 gal
29.37 L · about $48.59
Round trip
$97.17
15.52 gal · 58.74 L
Estimated CO2
69 kg one way
Round trip: 137.9 kg / 304 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $48.59 $97.17
Mid-grade $6.50 $50.43 $100.86
Premium $6.69 $51.91 $103.81
Diesel $8.41 $65.28 $130.57

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between San Francisco and Goshen. The current time is 17:28:09.

Distance to Other Cities

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