How far is San Francisco, CA from Vandenberg Village, CA?
The driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Vandenberg Village, CA is about 286.3 miles (460.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 238.2 miles (383.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 35m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Francisco and Vandenberg Village.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Francisco and Vandenberg Village.
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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
25 mi · 29 min · Bayshore Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Bayshore Freeway
48.8 mi · 56 min · Bayshore Freeway
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Continue on El Camino Real
10 mi · 11 min · El Camino Real
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Take the exit slight right
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
135.9 mi · 2 hr 37 min · El Camino Real
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Continue on Cabrillo Highway
11.8 mi · 14 min · Cabrillo Highway
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Continue on El Camino Real
21.4 mi · 25 min · El Camino Real
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Take the exit slight right toward Betteravia Road
1037 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto East Betteravia Road
1 mi · 1 min · East Betteravia Road
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Turn left onto South Broadway
2955 ft · 1 min · South Broadway
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Continue on Orcutt Expressway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Orcutt Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Cabrillo Highway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Cabrillo Highway
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Continue on Cabrillo Highway
6.6 mi · 8 min · Cabrillo Highway
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Turn left onto Cabrillo Highway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Cabrillo Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1071 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Constellation Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Constellation Road
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Turn left onto Aldebaran Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · Aldebaran Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Aldebaran Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Francisco and Vandenberg Village.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
El Camino Real
Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
136 mi · 02h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving San Francisco and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Vandenberg Village.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Francisco to Vandenberg Village?
The road trip is about 286.3 miles (460.7 km) and usually takes 05h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Greenfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.2 miles from San Francisco and 143 miles from Vandenberg Village.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 238.2 miles (383.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:48 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $58.27 one way or $116.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around San Francisco and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Vandenberg Village.
Stop Ideas Near Greenfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greenfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Francisco and Vandenberg Village. Straight-line distance: 238.15 mi (383.27 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 Vandenberg Village
Census-designated place in Santa Barbara County, California
| Population | 6,497 |
| Coordinates | 34.7083200, -120.4676600 |
| Altitude | 113 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vandenberg Village (-120.46766, 34.70832)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 461 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 34m |
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 | $5.77 | $58.27 | $116.53 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $61.27 | $122.53 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $63.05 | $126.11 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $76.43 | $152.85 |
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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