How far is San Francisco, CA from Woodacre, CA?
The driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Woodacre, CA is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.5 miles (33 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Marin County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Francisco and Woodacre.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Francisco and Woodacre.
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Start on Market Street
13 m · 7 sec · Market Street
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Turn sharp right onto South Van Ness Avenue
740 ft · 28 sec · South Van Ness Avenue
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Turn right onto Otis Street
649 ft · 17 sec · Otis Street
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Turn right onto Gough Street
628 ft · 16 sec · Gough Street
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Turn right onto Market Street
9 m · 1 sec · Market Street
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Keep slight left
151 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Franklin Street
755 ft · 37 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto Fell Street
2406 ft · 2 min · Fell Street
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Turn right onto Webster Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Webster Street
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Turn left onto California Street
2416 ft · 1 min · California Street
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Turn right onto Divisadero Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Divisadero Street
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Turn left onto Lombard Street
616 ft · 30 sec · Lombard Street
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Continue on Richardson Avenue
1231 ft · 41 sec · Richardson Avenue
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Continue on Presidio Parkway
1.8 mi · 4 min · Presidio Parkway
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Continue on Golden Gate Bridge
1.7 mi · 3 min · Golden Gate Bridge
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Continue on Redwood Highway
10.6 mi · 14 min · Redwood Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Central San Rafael
1526 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on Irwin Street
654 ft · 21 sec · Irwin Street
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Turn left onto Fourth Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Fourth Street
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Continue on Red Hill Avenue
3102 ft · 56 sec · Red Hill Avenue
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Continue on Center Boulevard
1.6 mi · 5 min · Center Boulevard
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Continue on Broadway
2117 ft · 1 min · Broadway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
4 mi · 8 min · Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
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Turn left onto Railroad Avenue
1103 ft · 55 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Turn left
9 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Francisco and Woodacre.
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.
Redwood Highway
Continue on Redwood Highway
10.6 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving San Francisco and Chance Light Rain near Woodacre.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Francisco to Woodacre?
The road trip is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Corte Madera is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.3 miles from San Francisco and 13.3 miles from Woodacre.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.5 miles (33 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.42 one way or $10.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around San Francisco and Chance Light Rain near Woodacre.
Stop Ideas Near Corte Madera
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
San Francisco City Hall Wedding Photographer
Alameda Public Works Department
SF City Hall Photo
My City Hall Wedding
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Corte Madera.
Richmond station
San Francisco (Wharf), California
San Francisco (Civic Center), California
San Francisco (Ferry), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Francisco and Woodacre. Straight-line distance: 20.53 mi (33.04 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 Woodacre
Census-designated place in Marin County, California
| Population | 1,348 |
| Coordinates | 38.0127000, -122.6452600 |
| Altitude | 111 |
| Country | United States |
End: Woodacre (-122.64526, 38.0127)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $5.42 | $10.85 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $5.70 | $11.40 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $5.87 | $11.74 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $7.11 | $14.23 |
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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