How far is San Francisco, CA from Pine Grove, CA?

The driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Pine Grove, CA is about 126.6 miles (203.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.4 miles (169.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m 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
126.64 mi
02h 56m
Flight
105.4 mi
169.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.4 mi
Kilometers
169.62 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.64 mi
Kilometers
203.81 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pine Grove
Thu, Oct 15, 6:25 PM PDT
Return by in San Francisco
Thu, Oct 15, 9:21 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Francisco
2026-10-15T15:28
Arrive Pine Grove
Thu, Oct 15, 6:25 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:38 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
Isleton
CA

City in Sacramento County, California, United States

From San Francisco
63.3 mi
01h 28m
To Pine Grove
63.4 mi
01h 28m

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
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Francisco and Pine Grove.

  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

    3218 ft · 42 sec · MacArthur Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 24 East: Berkeley, Walnut Creek

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on CA 24 East: Walnut Creek

    1259 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Grove Shafter Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Grove Shafter Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Grove Shafter Freeway

    874 ft · 13 sec · Grove Shafter Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Caldecott Tunnel

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Caldecott Tunnel

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 242 North: Concord, Pittsburg

    3.9 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    15 mi · 17 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 160: Rio Vista, Sacramento

    13.6 mi · 18 min

  18. 18

    Turn right

    23.5 mi · 34 min

  19. 19

    Take the ramp left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 12 East: Victor

    1075 ft · 26 sec

  21. 21

    Turn slight right

    42 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto East Victor Road

    5.1 mi · 8 min · East Victor Road

  23. 23

    Turn left

    6.9 mi · 11 min

  24. 24

    Turn left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    58 m · 3 sec

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout

    15.9 mi · 22 min

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    6.9 mi · 12 min · Ridge Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Ridge Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Ridge Road

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2452 ft · 56 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Irish Town Pine Grove Weiland Road

    49 m · 10 sec · Irish Town Pine Grove Weiland Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Church Street

    37 m · 5 sec · Church Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Victor Road
21.1 mi · 17%
CA 242 North
18.9 mi · 15%
CA 160
14.9 mi · 12%
Ridge Road
10 mi · 8%
Caldecott Tunnel
9.82 mi · 8%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
5.76 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

23.5 mi · 00h 34m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
105.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Isleton
01h 28m from San Francisco
Leave By
12:38 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving San Francisco and Sunny near Pine Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from San Francisco to Pine Grove?

The road trip is about 126.6 miles (203.8 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?

Isleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.3 miles from San Francisco and 63.4 miles from Pine Grove.

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

The direct path is about 105.4 miles (169.6 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 12:38 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.99 one way or $55.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Isleton

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

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

BUS

Rio Vista, CA

7 mi away
28 South Front Street
RAIL

Antioch–Pittsburg

24 mi away
100 I Street
RAIL

Lodi

30 mi away
24 South Sacramento Street
BUS

Elk Grove, California

31 mi away
Harbor Point Drive at Renwick Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Francisco and Pine Grove. Straight-line distance: 105.4 mi (169.62 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 Pine Grove

Situated at an elevation of 2,513 feet in the Sierra Nevada foothills of Amador County, this community sits amidst dense pine and oak forests along State Route 88.

Population0
Coordinates38.4129700, -120.6588200
Altitude766
CountryUnited States
Start: San Francisco (-122.41942, 37.77493)
End: Pine Grove (-120.65882, 38.41297)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.47 gal
16.92 L · about $27.99
Round trip
$55.97
8.94 gal · 33.84 L
Estimated CO2
39.7 kg one way
Round trip: 79.4 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $27.99 $55.97
Mid-grade $6.50 $29.05 $58.10
Premium $6.69 $29.90 $59.80
Diesel $8.41 $37.61 $75.21

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 Pine Grove. The current time is 15:28:56.

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.