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

The driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Temelec, CA is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.2 miles (55 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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
43.05 mi
01h 04m
Flight
34.21 mi
55.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.21 mi
Kilometers
55.05 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.05 mi
Kilometers
69.28 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Temelec
Tue, May 5, 11:52 AM PDT
Return by in San Francisco
Tue, May 5, 12:56 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Francisco
2026-05-05T10:47
Arrive Temelec
Tue, May 5, 11:52 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:20 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
21.6 mi
00h 32m
To Temelec
21.5 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph W
Destination
70°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    18.7 mi · 24 min · Redwood Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 37 East: Napa, Vallejo

    2297 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Arnold Drive

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Arnold Drive

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Arnold Drive

    51 m · 3 sec · Arnold Drive

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Arnold Drive

    49 m · 3 sec · Arnold Drive

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Arnold Drive

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Arnold Drive

  23. 23

    Turn slight right

    1090 ft · 21 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Arnold Drive

    1.2 km · 1 min · Arnold Drive

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Mission Drive

    1535 ft · 1 min · Mission Drive

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Vineyard Circle

    658 ft · 32 sec · Vineyard Circle

  27. 27

    Turn right

    47 m · 11 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
28 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Redwood Highway
18.7 mi · 43%
Arnold Drive
8.98 mi · 21%
CA 37 East
7.61 mi · 18%
Presidio Parkway
1.79 mi · 4%
Golden Gate Bridge
1.7 mi · 4%
Webster Street
0.98 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Redwood Highway

Continue on Redwood Highway

18.7 mi · 00h 24m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
34.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Santa Venetia
00h 32m from San Francisco
Leave By
4:20 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving San Francisco and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Temelec.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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 21.6 miles from San Francisco and 21.5 miles from Temelec.

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

The direct path is about 34.2 miles (55 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 4:20 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.77 one way or $17.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around San Francisco and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Temelec.

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 12.1 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 5.4 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
El Cerrito City Hall
Meeting point 14.3 mi away

El Cerrito City Hall

El Cerrito , CA
10890 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530, United States
Rating 4.6/5 9 reviews City government office
Old Maple Hall
Nearby stop 11.6 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 Temelec. Straight-line distance: 34.21 mi (55.05 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
Temelec

#2 Temelec

Census-designated place in Sonoma County, California

Population1,441
Coordinates38.2665800, -122.4927600
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: San Francisco (-122.41942, 37.77493)
End: Temelec (-122.49276, 38.26658)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.52 gal
5.75 L · about $8.77
Round trip
$17.54
3.04 gal · 11.5 L
Estimated CO2
13.5 kg one way
Round trip: 27 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $8.77 $17.54
Mid-grade $6.07 $9.22 $18.44
Premium $6.24 $9.49 $18.98
Diesel $7.57 $11.50 $23.00

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between San Francisco and Temelec. The current time is 10:47:11.

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.