How far is San Francisco, CA from Marina, CA?
The driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Marina, CA is about 103.8 miles (167 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.6 miles (133 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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
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 02h 09m.
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.
Incorporated town in Santa Clara County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Francisco and Marina.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Francisco and Marina.
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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
30.7 mi · 36 min · Cabrillo Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Reservation Road
1325 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto Reservation Road
1501 ft · 26 sec · Reservation Road
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Continue on Reservation Road
1056 ft · 18 sec · Reservation Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Reservation Road
27 m · 2 sec · Reservation Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Reservation Road
727 ft · 12 sec · Reservation Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Reservation Road
35 m · 2 sec · Reservation Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Reservation Road
1116 ft · 23 sec · Reservation Road
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Turn right onto Del Monte Boulevard
1437 ft · 29 sec · Del Monte Boulevard
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Turn slight left
37 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Carmel Avenue
59 m · 10 sec · Carmel Avenue
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Turn left
31 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Francisco and Marina.
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
30.7 mi · 00h 36m
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.
Sunny leaving San Francisco and Sunny near Marina.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Francisco to Marina?
The road trip is about 103.8 miles (167 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
Los Gatos is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.9 miles from San Francisco and 51.9 miles from Marina.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.6 miles (133 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:10 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.11 one way or $42.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Francisco and Sunny near Marina.
Stop Ideas Near Los Gatos
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall
City of Santa Clara
Cupertino Community Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Los Gatos.
San Jose Diridon station
Santa Clara station
Santa Clara – Great America station
Scotts Valley, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Francisco and Marina. Straight-line distance: 82.65 mi (133.01 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 Marina
City in Monterey County, California, United States
| Population | 21,836 |
| Coordinates | 36.6844000, -121.8021700 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Marina (-121.80217, 36.6844)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 167 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.77 | $21.11 | $42.23 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $22.20 | $44.40 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $22.85 | $45.70 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $27.70 | $55.39 |
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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