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

The driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Redway, CA is about 207 miles (333.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 178.7 miles (287.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
207.05 mi
04h 24m
Flight
178.73 mi
287.64 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
178.73 mi
Kilometers
287.64 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.05 mi
Kilometers
333.21 km
Drive Time
04h 24m

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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 04h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Redway
Thu, May 14, 12:21 AM PDT
Return by in San Francisco
Thu, May 14, 4:45 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Francisco
2026-05-13T19:57
Arrive Redway
Thu, May 14, 12:21 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:12 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Francisco
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Talmage
CA

Census-designated place in Mendocino County, California

From San Francisco
103.6 mi
02h 12m
To Redway
103.5 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph WSW
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    13 m · 7 sec · Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto South Van Ness Avenue

    740 ft · 28 sec · South Van Ness Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Otis Street

    649 ft · 17 sec · Otis Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Gough Street

    628 ft · 16 sec · Gough Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Market Street

    9 m · 1 sec · Market Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    151 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Franklin Street

    755 ft · 37 sec · Franklin Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Fell Street

    2406 ft · 2 min · Fell Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Webster Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Webster Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto California Street

    2416 ft · 1 min · California Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Divisadero Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Divisadero Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Lombard Street

    616 ft · 30 sec · Lombard Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Richardson Avenue

    1231 ft · 41 sec · Richardson Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Presidio Parkway

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Presidio Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on Golden Gate Bridge

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Golden Gate Bridge

  16. 16

    Continue on Redwood Highway

    126.5 mi · 2 hr 32 min · Redwood Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Willits Bypass

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Willits Bypass

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    1.1 km · 48 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Willits Bypass

    1236 ft · 16 sec · Willits Bypass

  20. 20

    Continue on Redwood Highway

    65.4 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Redwood Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Redway, Shelter Cove

    977 ft · 28 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Redwood Drive

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Redwood Drive

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Redwood Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Redwood Highway
192 mi · 93%
Willits Bypass
5.39 mi · 3%
Redwood Drive
2.5 mi · 1%
Presidio Parkway
1.79 mi · 1%
Golden Gate Bridge
1.7 mi · 1%
Webster Street
0.98 mi
Longest Stretch

Redwood Highway

Continue on Redwood Highway

126 mi · 02h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.3 mi
178.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Talmage
02h 12m from San Francisco
Leave By
8:12 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving San Francisco and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Redway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 207 miles (333.2 km) and usually takes 04h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Talmage is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.6 miles from San Francisco and 103.5 miles from Redway.

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

The direct path is about 178.7 miles (287.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.17 one way or $84.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around San Francisco and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Redway.

Stop Ideas Near Talmage

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 Talmage and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Ten Thousand Buddhas
Scenic stop 9 mi away

City of Ten Thousand Buddhas

Ukiah , CA
4951 Bodhi Way, Ukiah, CA 95482, United States
Rating 4.7/5 306 reviews Religious organization,Buddhist temple,Monastery,Tourist attraction
Ukiah Parks & Recreation Department
Meeting point 10.8 mi away

Ukiah Parks & Recreation Department

Ukiah , CA
411 W Clay St, Ukiah, CA 95482, United States
Rating 4.5/5 4 reviews City government office
Elks Lodge
Nearby stop 12.8 mi away

Elks Lodge

Lakeport , CA
3775 Lakeshore Blvd, Lakeport, CA 95453, United States
Rating 4.3/5 16 reviews Fraternal organization

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Ukiah, California

3 mi away
711 East Perkins Street
BUS

Willits, California

35 mi away
200 E. Commercial Street
BUS

Cloverdale, California

39 mi away
Citrus Fair Road and Asti Road
BUS

Healdsburg (Singletree Inn), California

64 mi away
165 Healdsburg Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Francisco and Redway. Straight-line distance: 178.73 mi (287.64 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
Redway

#2 Redway

Census-designated place in Humboldt County, California

Population1,225
Coordinates40.1201400, -123.8233600
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Start: San Francisco (-122.41942, 37.77493)
End: Redway (-123.82336, 40.12014)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 333 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.31 gal
27.66 L · about $42.17
Round trip
$84.34
14.62 gal · 55.32 L
Estimated CO2
65 kg one way
Round trip: 129.9 kg / 286 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $42.17 $84.34
Mid-grade $6.07 $44.34 $88.68
Premium $6.24 $45.64 $91.27
Diesel $7.57 $55.31 $110.63

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 · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between San Francisco and Redway. The current time is 19:57:14.

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.