How far is Sheridan, CA from San Francisco, CA?
The driving distance from Sheridan, CA to San Francisco, CA is about 121 miles (194.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.6 miles (161.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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 14m.
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.
Place in Solano county, California, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sheridan and San Francisco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sheridan and San Francisco.
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Start on Riosa Road
28 m · 5 sec · Riosa Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sheridan Lincoln Boulevard
826 ft · 18 sec · Sheridan Lincoln Boulevard
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Turn left onto Riosa Road
1458 ft · 27 sec · Riosa Road
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Turn left
18 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Sacramento
2423 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Alan S. Hart Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Alan S. Hart Freeway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Sacramento Beltline Freeway
13.2 mi · 15 min · North Sacramento Beltline Freeway
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Continue on Yolo Causeway
3.9 mi · 4 min · Yolo Causeway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
50.1 mi · 58 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Carquinez Bridge
1.6 km · 1 min · Carquinez Bridge
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Continue on Eastshore Freeway
1847 ft · 24 sec · Eastshore Freeway
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Continue on Linus F. Claeys Freeway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Linus F. Claeys Freeway
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Continue on Eastshore Freeway
14 mi · 16 min · Eastshore Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward San Francisco
1.3 km · 1 min · Eastshore Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1941 ft · 33 sec · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Turn slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1959 ft · 33 sec · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Route 80
1438 ft · 24 sec · Route 80
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Continue on Route 80
1.2 km · 1 min · Route 80
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Continue on Route 80
1893 ft · 32 sec · Route 80
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Keep slight right to continue on US 101 North: Golden Gate Bridge
1919 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight right onto Central Freeway
1462 ft · 25 sec · Central Freeway
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Continue on Octavia Boulevard
2490 ft · 42 sec · Octavia Boulevard
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Turn right onto Market Street
629 ft · 32 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 Sheridan 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.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
50.1 mi · 00h 58m
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 Sheridan 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 Sheridan to San Francisco?
The road trip is about 121 miles (194.8 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?
Dixon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.4 miles from Sheridan and 58.5 miles from San Francisco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.6 miles (161.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 2:00 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.73 one way or $53.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sheridan and Sunny near San Francisco.
Stop Ideas Near Dixon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Hall Park Off Leash Dog Park
Vacaville Sewer Department
Davis Police Department
Dixon City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dixon.
Davis station
Suisun–Fairfield station
Elk Grove, California
Sacramento (State Capitol), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sheridan and San Francisco. Straight-line distance: 100.62 mi (161.94 km).
#1 Sheridan
Located in the low-lying Sacramento Valley region of Placer County at an elevation of just 112 feet, this unincorporated area is geographically distinct from the Sierra Nevada foothills to the east.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.9796200, -121.3755100 |
| 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: 195 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $26.73 | $53.47 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $27.75 | $55.50 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $28.56 | $57.12 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $35.92 | $71.85 |
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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