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

The driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Gustine, CA is about 105.3 miles (169.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
105.25 mi
02h 04m
Flight
85.66 mi
137.86 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.66 mi
Kilometers
137.86 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.25 mi
Kilometers
169.39 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gustine
Thu, Apr 23, 1:17 AM PDT
Return by in San Francisco
Thu, Apr 23, 3:22 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Francisco
2026-04-22T23:13
Arrive Gustine
Thu, Apr 23, 1:17 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:20 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Francisco
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Tracy
CA

The most populous city in San Joaquin County, California.

From San Francisco
52.6 mi
01h 02m
To Gustine
52.7 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph WSW
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway

    11.1 mi · 12 min · William Elton Brown Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway

    5.9 mi · 6 min · William Elton Brown Freeway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    27.8 mi · 30 min · Westside Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 140: Gustine, Merced

    1511 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Sullivan Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Sullivan Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Santa Nella Road

    3163 ft · 60 sec · Santa Nella Road

  17. 17

    Continue on South Avenue

    2518 ft · 43 sec · South Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on 6th Avenue

    842 ft · 14 sec · 6th Avenue

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 4th Street

    44 m · 2 sec · 4th Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto 4th Street

    1558 ft · 26 sec · 4th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
29.3 mi · 28%
Westside Freeway
27.8 mi · 26%
William Elton Brown Freeway
17 mi · 16%
MacArthur Freeway
15.9 mi · 15%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
5.76 mi · 5%
Sullivan Road
4.33 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

27.8 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
85.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tracy
01h 02m from San Francisco
Leave By
2:20 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving San Francisco and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gustine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 105.3 miles (169.4 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Tracy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.6 miles from San Francisco and 52.7 miles from Gustine.

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

The direct path is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 2:20 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.40 one way or $42.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around San Francisco and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gustine.

Stop Ideas Near Tracy

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tracy, 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 Tracy.

BUS

Tracy, California

3 mi away
725 West Clover Road
RAIL

Tracy, CA

5 mi away
4800 Tracy Boulevard
RAIL

Manteca, CA

16 mi away
17800 Shideler Parkway
RAIL

Stockton – San Joaquin Street

26 mi away
735 S. San Joaquin St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Francisco and Gustine. Straight-line distance: 85.66 mi (137.86 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
Gustine

#2 Gustine

City in Merced County, California, United States of America

Population5,709
Coordinates37.2577200, -120.9988200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: San Francisco (-122.41942, 37.77493)
End: Gustine (-120.99882, 37.25772)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.71 gal
14.06 L · about $21.40
Round trip
$42.81
7.42 gal · 28.12 L
Estimated CO2
33 kg one way
Round trip: 65.9 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $21.40 $42.81
Mid-grade $6.07 $22.50 $45.01
Premium $6.24 $23.16 $46.32
Diesel $7.57 $28.07 $56.15

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

There is no time difference between San Francisco and Gustine. The current time is 23:13:01.

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.