How far is San Francisco, CA from Murphys, CA?
The driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Murphys, CA is about 137.3 miles (220.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.6 miles (176.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
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 56m.
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.
City in California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Francisco and Murphys.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Francisco and Murphys.
-
1
Start on Market Street
95 m · 8 sec · Market Street
-
2
Turn right onto 11th Street
3173 ft · 2 min · 11th Street
-
3
Turn left onto Bryant Street
1724 ft · 1 min · Bryant Street
-
4
Take the ramp left toward I 80 East: Oakland
1538 ft · 26 sec
-
5
Merge slight right onto Route 80
1.5 km · 1 min · Route 80
-
6
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
5.8 mi · 9 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
-
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 580 East: Downtown Oakland, Hayward-Stockton
1.6 km · 1 min
-
8
Merge slight left onto MacArthur Freeway
15.9 mi · 18 min · MacArthur Freeway
-
9
Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
11.5 mi · 13 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
-
10
Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
17.8 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
-
11
Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway
3.9 mi · 4 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway
-
12
Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway
10.7 mi · 12 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway
-
13
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
11.6 mi · 13 min · Westside Freeway
-
14
Take the exit slight right toward CA 4 West
1135 ft · 15 sec
-
15
Keep slight right
124 m · 5 sec
-
16
Turn straight onto West Charter Way
2959 ft · 58 sec · West Charter Way
-
17
Continue on Old U.S. Route 99W
1 mi · 2 min · Old U.S. Route 99W
-
18
Continue on Charter Way
3092 ft · 54 sec · Charter Way
-
19
Keep slight right to continue on East Mariposa Road
1.5 km · 1 min · East Mariposa Road
-
20
Turn left onto Farmington Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Farmington Road
-
21
At the end of the road, turn right onto Farmington Road
38 mi · 51 min · Farmington Road
-
22
Turn straight
7.5 mi · 10 min
-
23
Turn right onto South Main Street
1700 ft · 35 sec · South Main Street
-
24
Turn left onto Murphys Grade Road
6.4 mi · 11 min · Murphys Grade Road
-
25
Continue on Main Street
2143 ft · 43 sec · Main Street
-
26
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 Murphys.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Farmington Road
At the end of the road, turn right onto Farmington Road
38 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving San Francisco and Chance Light Rain near Murphys.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Francisco to Murphys?
The road trip is about 137.3 miles (220.9 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?
Lathrop is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.5 miles from San Francisco and 68.7 miles from Murphys.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.6 miles (176.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 12:36 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.92 one way or $55.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around San Francisco and Chance Light Rain near Murphys.
Stop Ideas Near Lathrop
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lathrop.
Manteca, CA
Stockton – San Joaquin Street
Tracy, California
Robert J. Cabral Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Francisco and Murphys. Straight-line distance: 109.59 mi (176.37 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 Murphys
Census-designated place in Calaveras County, California
| Population | 2,213 |
| Coordinates | 38.1376200, -120.4610500 |
| Altitude | 663 |
| Country | United States |
End: Murphys (-120.46105, 38.13762)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 221 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.77 | $27.92 | $55.84 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $29.36 | $58.72 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $30.22 | $60.43 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $36.62 | $73.25 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.