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

The driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Roseland, CA is about 54.5 miles (87.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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
54.48 mi
01h 15m
Flight
47.76 mi
76.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.76 mi
Kilometers
76.87 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.48 mi
Kilometers
87.67 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roseland
Sat, May 30, 5:54 AM PDT
Return by in San Francisco
Sat, May 30, 7:10 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Francisco
2026-05-30T04:38
Arrive Roseland
Sat, May 30, 5:54 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:58 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
Novato
CA

A city in Marin County, California.

From San Francisco
27.3 mi
00h 37m
To Roseland
27.2 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Areas Of Fog then Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
Roseland Weather
CA
Live fallback forecast
66°F
Saturday
Using Sebastopol as the closest live forecast in the Sonoma County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    45.7 mi · 55 min · Redwood Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Yolanda Avenue, Hearn Avenue

    1358 ft · 40 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Santa Rosa Avenue

    728 ft · 22 sec · Santa Rosa Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Hearn Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Hearn Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Avenue

    2876 ft · 2 min · West Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Redwood Highway
45.7 mi · 84%
Presidio Parkway
1.79 mi · 3%
Golden Gate Bridge
1.7 mi · 3%
Webster Street
0.98 mi · 2%
Divisadero Street
0.76 mi · 1%
Hearn Avenue
0.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Redwood Highway

Continue on Redwood Highway

45.7 mi · 00h 55m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
47.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Novato
00h 37m from San Francisco
Leave By
3:58 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Sunny leaving San Francisco and Sunny near Roseland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.5 miles (87.7 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Novato is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.3 miles from San Francisco and 27.2 miles from Roseland.

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

The direct path is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:58 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.08 one way or $22.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Sunny around San Francisco and Sunny near Roseland.

Stop Ideas Near Novato

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 Novato and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 10.5 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
San Rafael Building Permits
Meeting point 8.2 mi away

San Rafael Building Permits

San Rafael , CA
1400 Fifth Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901, United States
Rating 2.8/5 4 reviews City government office,Fire station
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 8.2 mi away

San Rafael City Hall

San Rafael , CA
1400 Fifth Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901, United States
Rating 3.7/5 7 reviews Association or organization

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Petaluma, California

16 mi away
100 Fairgrounds Drive
RAIL

Richmond station

27 mi away
1700 Nevin Avenue
BUS

Vallejo, California

28 mi away
4355 Sonoma Blvd.
BUS

Rohnert Park, California

29 mi away
6335 Redwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Francisco and Roseland. Straight-line distance: 47.76 mi (76.87 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
Roseland

#2 Roseland

Town in New Jersey

Population6,325
Coordinates38.4221300, -122.7280400
Altitude41
CountryUnited States
Start: San Francisco (-122.41942, 37.77493)
End: Roseland (-122.72804, 38.42213)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.92 gal
7.28 L · about $11.08
Round trip
$22.15
3.84 gal · 14.56 L
Estimated CO2
17.1 kg one way
Round trip: 34.1 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $11.08 $22.15
Mid-grade $6.07 $11.65 $23.29
Premium $6.24 $11.99 $23.97
Diesel $7.57 $14.53 $29.06

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between San Francisco and Roseland. The current time is 04:38:22.

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.