How far is Sea Ranch, CA from San Francisco, CA?
The driving distance from Sea Ranch, CA to San Francisco, CA is about 109.4 miles (176.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.9 miles (138.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m 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
Driving Distance
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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 45m.
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 Sonoma County, California, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sea Ranch and San Francisco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sea Ranch and San Francisco.
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Start on Coast Highway
41.6 mi · 59 min · Coast Highway
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Continue on Bay Highway
1202 ft · 43 sec · Bay Highway
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Turn right onto Eastshore Road
1727 ft · 50 sec · Eastshore Road
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Turn left onto Bay Flat Road
743 ft · 35 sec · Bay Flat Road
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Turn straight onto Bay Highway
5.1 mi · 8 min · Bay Highway
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Continue on Valley Ford Cutoff
2.9 mi · 4 min · Valley Ford Cutoff
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Continue on Valley Ford Road
5.5 mi · 8 min · Valley Ford Road
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Turn left onto Roblar Road
6.5 mi · 9 min · Roblar Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Stony Point Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Stony Point Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 101 South
841 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway
25.9 mi · 30 min · Redwood Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Redwood Highway
10.3 mi · 14 min · Redwood Highway
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Continue on Golden Gate Bridge
1.7 mi · 3 min · Golden Gate Bridge
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Merge slight left
10 m · 1 sec
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Keep slight left
40 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight left
666 ft · 8 sec
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Continue on Presidio Parkway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Presidio Parkway
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Continue on Richardson Avenue
1257 ft · 44 sec · Richardson Avenue
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Continue on Lombard Street
601 ft · 26 sec · Lombard Street
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Turn right onto Divisadero Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Divisadero Street
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Turn left onto California Street
2416 ft · 1 min · California Street
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Turn right onto Webster Street
1 mi · 2 min · Webster Street
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Turn left onto Oak Street
1926 ft · 1 min · Oak Street
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Turn right onto Gough Street
655 ft · 25 sec · Gough Street
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Turn slight left onto Market Street
56 m · 16 sec · Market Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Market Street
961 ft · 35 sec · Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sea Ranch and San Francisco.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Coast Highway
Start on Coast Highway
41.6 mi · 01h 00m
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.
Sunny leaving Sea Ranch and Sunny near San Francisco.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sea Ranch to San Francisco?
The road trip is about 109.4 miles (176.1 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?
Sebastopol is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.1 miles from Sea Ranch and 55.3 miles from San Francisco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.9 miles (138.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 12:58 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.17 one way or $48.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sea Ranch and Sunny near San Francisco.
Stop Ideas Near Sebastopol
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Drakes Sonoma Coast
Bohemian Grove
Spud Point Marina
Tomales Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sebastopol.
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Healdsburg (Singletree Inn), California
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sea Ranch and San Francisco. Straight-line distance: 85.87 mi (138.2 km).
#1 Sea Ranch
Occupying coastal terraces along the Pacific Ocean in Sonoma County at an elevation of 112 feet, this planned community is noted for its distinctive approach to land use and architecture.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.7151900, -123.4544500 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Market Street (-122.419433, 37.774953)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 176 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $6.26 | $24.17 | $48.33 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $25.09 | $50.17 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $25.82 | $51.64 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $32.47 | $64.95 |
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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