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

The driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Plymouth, CA is about 125 miles (201.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.5 miles (158.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m 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
125 mi
02h 41m
Flight
98.54 mi
158.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.54 mi
Kilometers
158.59 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
125 mi
Kilometers
201.17 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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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 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Sat, Apr 18, 3:36 AM PDT
Return by in San Francisco
Sat, Apr 18, 6:17 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Francisco
2026-04-18T00:54
Arrive Plymouth
Sat, Apr 18, 3:36 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:08 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
Dixon
CA

Place in Solano county, California, USA

From San Francisco
62.4 mi
01h 20m
To Plymouth
62.6 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph S
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14.5 mi · 17 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    27.3 mi · 31 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Yolo Causeway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Yolo Causeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital City Freeway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Capital City Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on El Dorado Freeway

    3.8 mi · 4 min · El Dorado Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 16 East: Howe Avenue, Power Inn Road

    960 ft · 23 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on CA 16: Howe Avenue, Power Inn Road

    695 ft · 17 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 16 East: Jackson, Power Inn Road

    66 m · 5 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Howe Avenue

    857 ft · 15 sec · Howe Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Folsom Boulevard

    2944 ft · 52 sec · Folsom Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn slight right

    22.6 mi · 34 min

  27. 27

    Continue on Jackson Road

    8.1 mi · 12 min · Jackson Road

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout toward the route

    30 m · 2 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
56.6 mi · 45%
Eastshore Freeway
14.3 mi · 11%
Jackson Road
10.4 mi · 8%
Capital City Freeway
5.28 mi · 4%
El Dorado Freeway
3.77 mi · 3%
Yolo Causeway
3.68 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

27.3 mi · 00h 31m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.5 mi
98.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dixon
01h 20m from San Francisco
Leave By
1:08 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving San Francisco and Sunny near Plymouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 125 miles (201.2 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Dixon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.4 miles from San Francisco and 62.6 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 98.5 miles (158.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 1:08 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.44 one way or $50.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dixon

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Dixon and the surrounding midpoint area.
Hall Park Off Leash Dog Park
Scenic stop 2.9 mi away

Hall Park Off Leash Dog Park

Dixon , CA
Dixon, CA 95620, United States
Rating 4.3/5 18 reviews City park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9 mi away

Vacaville Sewer Department

Vacaville , CA
650 Merchant St, Vacaville, CA 95688, United States
Rating 1.3/5 12 reviews City government office,Public works department
Davis Police Department
Nearby stop 11.3 mi away

Davis Police Department

Davis , CA
2600 5th St, Davis, CA 95618, United States
Rating 2.5/5 29 reviews Police department
Dixon City Hall
Scenic stop 2.9 mi away

Dixon City Hall

Dixon , CA
600 E A St, Dixon, CA 95620, United States
Rating 1.8/5 5 reviews City government office,Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dixon.

RAIL

Davis station

13 mi away
840 Second Street
RAIL

Suisun–Fairfield station

29 mi away
177 Main Street
BUS

Elk Grove, California

30 mi away
Harbor Point Drive at Renwick Avenue
BUS

Sacramento (State Capitol), California

32 mi away
1389 10th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Francisco and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 98.54 mi (158.59 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
Plymouth

#2 Plymouth

City in Amador County, California, USA

Population1,043
Coordinates38.4818500, -120.8446600
Altitude330
CountryUnited States
Start: San Francisco (-122.41942, 37.77493)
End: Plymouth (-120.84466, 38.48185)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.41 gal
16.7 L · about $25.44
Round trip
$50.88
8.82 gal · 33.4 L
Estimated CO2
39.2 kg one way
Round trip: 78.4 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $25.44 $50.88
Mid-grade $6.07 $26.75 $53.50
Premium $6.24 $27.53 $55.06
Diesel $7.57 $33.37 $66.74

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between San Francisco and Plymouth. The current time is 00:54:58.

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.