How far is San Francisco, CA from Rohnert Park, CA?

The driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Rohnert Park, CA is about 48.5 miles (78 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
48.45 mi
01h 08m
Flight
41.92 mi
67.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.92 mi
Kilometers
67.46 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.45 mi
Kilometers
77.98 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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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 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rohnert Park
Tue, Jun 2, 12:29 PM PDT
Return by in San Francisco
Tue, Jun 2, 1:38 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Francisco
2026-06-02T11:20
Arrive Rohnert Park
Tue, Jun 2, 12:29 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:12 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
Santa Venetia
CA

Census-designated place in Marin County, California

From San Francisco
24.2 mi
00h 34m
To Rohnert Park
24.2 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 9 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 14 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Francisco and Rohnert Park.

  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

    39.8 mi · 49 min · Redwood Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 116 West: Sebastopol, Downtown Cotati

    1508 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Gravenstein Highway

    137 m · 17 sec · Gravenstein Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Old Redwood Highway

    130 m · 7 sec · Old Redwood Highway

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Commerce Boulevard

    1605 ft · 44 sec · Commerce Boulevard

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southwest Boulevard

    9 m · 1 sec · Southwest Boulevard

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · Southwest Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Almond Street

    49 m · 9 sec · Almond Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Alta Avenue

    72 m · 10 sec · Alta Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Alta Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Redwood Highway
39.8 mi · 82%
Presidio Parkway
1.79 mi · 4%
Golden Gate Bridge
1.7 mi · 4%
Webster Street
0.98 mi · 2%
Divisadero Street
0.76 mi · 2%
Southwest Boulevard
0.66 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Redwood Highway

Continue on Redwood Highway

39.8 mi · 00h 49m

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
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
41.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Santa Venetia
00h 34m from San Francisco
Leave By
4:12 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving San Francisco and Mostly Sunny near Rohnert Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from San Francisco to Rohnert Park?

The road trip is about 48.5 miles (78 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Santa Venetia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from San Francisco and 24.2 miles from Rohnert Park.

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

The direct path is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 4:12 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.86 one way or $19.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Santa Venetia

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 Santa Venetia and the surrounding midpoint area.
BikeLink : Richmond City Hall
Scenic stop 13.1 mi away

BikeLink : Richmond City Hall

Richmond , CA
450 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804, United States
Rating 4.0/5 32 reviews Parking lot for bicycles
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 7.6 mi away

City Hall Records

San Rafael , CA
101 Glacier Point, San Rafael, CA 94901, United States
Rating 4.4/5 7 reviews Distribution service
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13.1 mi away

Richmond City Council

Richmond , CA
440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804, United States
Rating 3.5/5 4 reviews City government office
Old Maple Hall
Nearby stop 12.3 mi away

Old Maple Hall

San Pablo , CA
13831 San Pablo Ave, San Pablo, CA 94806, United States
Rating 4.7/5 48 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Santa Venetia.

RAIL

Richmond station

17 mi away
1700 Nevin Avenue
BUS

San Francisco (Wharf), California

23 mi away
Beach St. & The Embarcadero
BUS

San Francisco (Financial), California

25 mi away
5 Embarcadero Center
RAIL

Berkeley station

25 mi away
University Ave. and Third St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Francisco and Rohnert Park. Straight-line distance: 41.92 mi (67.46 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
Rohnert Park

#2 Rohnert Park

A city in Sonoma County, California.

Population42,975
Coordinates38.3396400, -122.7011000
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: San Francisco (-122.41942, 37.77493)
End: Rohnert Park (-122.7011, 38.33964)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.71 gal
6.47 L · about $9.86
Round trip
$19.73
3.42 gal · 12.94 L
Estimated CO2
15.2 kg one way
Round trip: 30.4 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $9.86 $19.73
Mid-grade $6.07 $10.37 $20.75
Premium $6.24 $10.68 $21.35
Diesel $7.57 $12.94 $25.88

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between San Francisco and Rohnert Park. The current time is 11:20:55.

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.