How far is San Francisco, CA from Redwood Shores, CA?
The driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Redwood Shores, CA is about 24 miles (38.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in San Mateo County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Francisco and Redwood Shores.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Francisco and Redwood Shores.
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Start on Market Street
95 m · 8 sec · Market Street
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Turn right onto 11th Street
3173 ft · 2 min · 11th Street
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Turn left onto Bryant Street
143 m · 18 sec · Bryant Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 101 South: San Jose
1719 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight right onto James Lick Freeway
4.3 mi · 6 min · James Lick Freeway
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Continue on Bayshore Freeway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Bayshore Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Bayshore Freeway
11.1 mi · 13 min · Bayshore Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Ralston Avenue, Marine Parkway
155 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Ralston Avenue
1050 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Marine Parkway
1.5 km · 2 min · Marine Parkway
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Turn right onto Bridge Parkway
2622 ft · 1 min · Bridge Parkway
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Turn left onto Redwood Shores Parkway
2188 ft · 1 min · Redwood Shores Parkway
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Turn left onto Marlin Drive
895 ft · 37 sec · Marlin Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Marlin Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Francisco and Redwood Shores.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Bayshore Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Bayshore Freeway
11.1 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving San Francisco and Sunny near Redwood Shores.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Francisco to Redwood Shores?
The road trip is about 24 miles (38.6 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
San Bruno is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12 miles from San Francisco and 12 miles from Redwood Shores.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.32 one way or $10.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Francisco and Sunny near Redwood Shores.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Francisco and Redwood Shores. Straight-line distance: 19.23 mi (30.95 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 Redwood Shores
Situated along the western edge of San Francisco Bay in San Mateo County, this master-planned community sits at an average elevation of seven feet on reclaimed tidal marshland.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.5318800, -122.2480200 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Redwood Shores (-122.24802, 37.53188)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $6.26 | $5.32 | $10.64 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $5.52 | $11.05 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $5.69 | $11.37 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $7.15 | $14.30 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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