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

The driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Middletown, CA is about 90.7 miles (146 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.4 miles (110 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
90.73 mi
01h 57m
Flight
68.36 mi
110.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.36 mi
Kilometers
110.02 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.73 mi
Kilometers
146.02 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Tue, Apr 14, 10:41 PM PDT
Return by in San Francisco
Wed, Apr 15, 12:38 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Francisco
2026-04-14T20:43
Arrive Middletown
Tue, Apr 14, 10:41 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM PDT

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

Leave by
2:34 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
Napa
CA

The fifth most populous city in Napa County, California.

From San Francisco
45.4 mi
00h 58m
To Middletown
45.4 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 3:00 PM PDT
Wind
9 mph WSW
Destination
66°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East

    2949 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Nimitz Freeway

    124 m · 6 sec · Nimitz Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Eastshore Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Eastshore Freeway

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Eastshore Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Eastshore Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Linus F. Claeys Freeway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Linus F. Claeys Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    1718 ft · 27 sec · Eastshore Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Carquinez Bridge

    1.6 km · 1 min · Carquinez Bridge

  15. 15

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 37: Napa, Novato, Auto Mall, Columbus Parkway

    752 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on CA 37: Napa

    2517 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue on CA 37

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 29: Napa, Sonoma Boulevard

    1912 ft · 51 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Sonoma Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Sonoma Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Broadway Street

    4 mi · 5 min · Broadway Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Napa–Vallejo Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Napa–Vallejo Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Saint Helena Highway

    21.7 mi · 26 min · Saint Helena Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Saint Helena Highway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Saint Helena Highway

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on Lake County Highway

    16.5 mi · 24 min · Lake County Highway

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Main Street

    21 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint Helena Highway
28.6 mi · 31%
Lake County Highway
16.5 mi · 18%
Eastshore Freeway
14.3 mi · 16%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
11.3 mi · 12%
Broadway Street
3.99 mi · 4%
Linus F. Claeys Freeway
3.45 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Saint Helena Highway

Continue on Saint Helena Highway

21.7 mi · 00h 26m

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
01h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.3 mi
68.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Napa
00h 58m from San Francisco
Leave By
2:34 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving San Francisco and Sunny near Middletown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90.7 miles (146 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Napa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.4 miles from San Francisco and 45.4 miles from Middletown.

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

The direct path is about 68.4 miles (110 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 2:34 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.46 one way or $36.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Napa

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

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

BUS

Vallejo, California

18 mi away
4355 Sonoma Blvd.
BUS

Marine World (Seasonal), Vallejo, California

19 mi away
Highway 37 and Fairgrounds Drive
RAIL

Suisun–Fairfield station

22 mi away
177 Main Street
BUS

Petaluma, California

31 mi away
100 Fairgrounds Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Francisco and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 68.36 mi (110.02 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 Middletown

Middletown is a place in California, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.7524000, -122.6149900
Altitude335
CountryUnited States
Start: San Francisco (-122.41942, 37.77493)
End: Middletown (-122.61499, 38.7524)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.2 gal
12.12 L · about $18.46
Round trip
$36.92
6.4 gal · 24.24 L
Estimated CO2
28.4 kg one way
Round trip: 56.9 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $18.46 $36.92
Mid-grade $6.07 $19.41 $38.82
Premium $6.24 $19.98 $39.96
Diesel $7.57 $24.21 $48.43

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between San Francisco and Middletown. The current time is 20:43:36.

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.