How far is San Francisco, CA from Vine Hill, CA?

The driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Vine Hill, CA is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.48 mi
00h 43m
Flight
23.9 mi
38.47 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.9 mi
Kilometers
38.47 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.48 mi
Kilometers
52.27 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vine Hill
Thu, Apr 16, 9:40 AM PDT
Return by in San Francisco
Thu, Apr 16, 10:24 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Francisco
2026-04-16T08:57
Arrive Vine Hill
Thu, Apr 16, 9:40 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in San Francisco
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Orinda
CA

City in California, USA

From San Francisco
16.2 mi
00h 21m
To Vine Hill
16.3 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NNW
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
14 to 21 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Francisco and Vine Hill.

  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

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 580 East: Downtown Oakland, Hayward-Stockton

    1.6 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto MacArthur Freeway

    3218 ft · 42 sec · MacArthur Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 24 East: Berkeley, Walnut Creek

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on CA 24 East: Walnut Creek

    1259 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Grove Shafter Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Grove Shafter Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Grove Shafter Freeway

    874 ft · 13 sec · Grove Shafter Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Caldecott Tunnel

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Caldecott Tunnel

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Pacheco Boulevard, Arthur Road

    2118 ft · 52 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Pacheco Boulevard

    2203 ft · 56 sec · Pacheco Boulevard

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pacheco Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Caldecott Tunnel
9.82 mi · 30%
Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
7.73 mi · 24%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
5.76 mi · 18%
Grove Shafter Freeway
3.43 mi · 11%
CA 24 East
1.11 mi · 3%
I 580 East
0.97 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Caldecott Tunnel

Continue on Caldecott Tunnel

9.82 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
23.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Orinda
00h 21m from San Francisco
Leave By
7:02 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving San Francisco and Sunny near Vine Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from San Francisco to Vine Hill?

The road trip is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Orinda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from San Francisco and 16.3 miles from Vine Hill.

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

The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.63 one way or $13.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Francisco and Sunny near Vine Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Orinda

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 Orinda and the surrounding midpoint area.
My City Hall Wedding
Practical stop 14.1 mi away

My City Hall Wedding

San Francisco , CA
1480 Sutter St #302, San Francisco, CA 94109, United States
Rating 5.0/5 8 reviews Wedding photographer,Wedding planner,Wedding service,Wedding store
Alameda City Clerk's Office
Meeting point 7.9 mi away

Alameda City Clerk's Office

Alameda , CA
2263 Santa Clara Ave # 380, Alameda, CA 94501, United States
Rating 4.8/5 13 reviews City government office,Notary public,Passport agent,Passport office,Passport photo processor,Wedding venue
Old Maple Hall
Nearby stop 10.2 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
City Hall Events Office
Practical stop 14.1 mi away

City Hall Events Office

San Francisco , CA
410 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Wedding service

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Emeryville station

11 mi away
5885 Horton Street
RAIL

Berkeley station

11 mi away
University Ave. and Third St.
RAIL

Oakland – Jack London Square station

12 mi away
245 Second Street
RAIL

Oakland Coliseum station

14 mi away
700 73rd Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Francisco and Vine Hill. Straight-line distance: 23.9 mi (38.47 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
Vine Hill

#2 Vine Hill

Census-designated place in Contra Costa County, California

Population3,761
Coordinates38.0085300, -122.0960800
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: San Francisco (-122.41942, 37.77493)
End: Vine Hill (-122.09608, 38.00853)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.15 gal
4.34 L · about $6.63
Round trip
$13.27
2.3 gal · 8.68 L
Estimated CO2
10.2 kg one way
Round trip: 20.4 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $6.63 $13.27
Mid-grade $6.07 $6.98 $13.95
Premium $6.24 $7.18 $14.36
Diesel $7.57 $8.70 $17.40

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between San Francisco and Vine Hill. The current time is 08:57:06.

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.