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

The driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Roseville, CA is about 105.5 miles (169.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.2 miles (146.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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
105.48 mi
02h 09m
Flight
91.24 mi
146.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.24 mi
Kilometers
146.84 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.48 mi
Kilometers
169.75 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roseville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:45 AM PDT
Return by in San Francisco
Thu, Apr 23, 8:55 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Francisco
2026-04-23T04:35
Arrive Roseville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:45 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM PDT

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

Leave by
2:10 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
Vacaville
CA

The most populous city in Solano County, California.

From San Francisco
52.7 mi
01h 04m
To Roseville
52.8 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph W
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on North Sacramento Beltline Freeway

    12.5 mi · 14 min · North Sacramento Beltline Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on North Sacramento Beltline Freeway

    1.3 km · 55 sec · North Sacramento Beltline Freeway

  21. 21

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    7 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Alan S. Hart Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Alan S. Hart Freeway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Douglas Boulevard West

    1276 ft · 34 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Douglas Boulevard

    2653 ft · 1 min · Douglas Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Donner Avenue

    1823 ft · 1 min · Donner Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Sutter Avenue

    869 ft · 29 sec · Sutter Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    147 m · 22 sec · Oak Street

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Boulevard

    4 m · 1 sec · Washington Boulevard

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Boulevard

    2198 ft · 1 min · Washington Boulevard

  30. 30

    Continue on Washington Boulevard

    67 m · 11 sec · Washington Boulevard

  31. 31

    Turn slight right

    36 m · 5 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
63.6 mi · 60%
Eastshore Freeway
14.3 mi · 14%
North Sacramento Beltline Freeway
13.3 mi · 13%
Yolo Causeway
3.68 mi · 3%
Linus F. Claeys Freeway
3.45 mi · 3%
Alan S. Hart Freeway
1.42 mi · 1%
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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
91.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vacaville
01h 04m from San Francisco
Leave By
2:10 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving San Francisco and Sunny near Roseville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 105.5 miles (169.8 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Vacaville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.7 miles from San Francisco and 52.8 miles from Roseville.

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

The direct path is about 91.2 miles (146.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:10 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.46 one way or $42.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around San Francisco and Sunny near Roseville.

Stop Ideas Near Vacaville

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 Vacaville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Hall Park Off Leash Dog Park
Scenic stop 12.1 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 0.6 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
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 1.1 mi away

Vacaville

Vacaville
Vacaville, CA 95688, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City or town hall
Dixon City Hall
Scenic stop 12.2 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 Vacaville.

RAIL

Suisun–Fairfield station

13 mi away
177 Main Street
RAIL

Davis station

30 mi away
840 Second Street
BUS

Marine World (Seasonal), Vallejo, California

32 mi away
Highway 37 and Fairgrounds Drive
BUS

Rio Vista, CA

34 mi away
28 South Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Francisco and Roseville. Straight-line distance: 91.24 mi (146.84 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
Roseville

#2 Roseville

The fifth most populous city in Sacramento County, California.

Population144,725
Coordinates38.7521200, -121.2880100
Altitude50
CountryUnited States
Start: San Francisco (-122.41942, 37.77493)
End: Roseville (-121.28801, 38.75212)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.72 gal
14.09 L · about $21.46
Round trip
$42.92
7.44 gal · 28.18 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.1 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $21.46 $42.92
Mid-grade $6.07 $22.57 $45.13
Premium $6.24 $23.22 $46.45
Diesel $7.57 $28.15 $56.30

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between San Francisco and Roseville. The current time is 04:35:28.

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.