How far is Sonoma, CA from San Francisco, CA?
The driving distance from Sonoma, CA to San Francisco, CA is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
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.
Census-designated place in Marin County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sonoma and San Francisco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sonoma and San Francisco.
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Start on West Napa Street
14 m · 3 sec · West Napa Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Broadway
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Turn right onto Leveroni Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Leveroni Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Arnold Drive
1.4 mi · 2 min · Arnold Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Stage Gulch Road
580 ft · 11 sec · Stage Gulch Road
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Continue on Arnold Drive
1.6 mi · 2 min · Arnold Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Arnold Drive
40 m · 2 sec · Arnold Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Arnold Drive
6.5 mi · 9 min · Arnold Drive
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Take the ramp slight right
589 ft · 16 sec
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Continue straight
149 m · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sears Point Road
7.2 mi · 8 min · Sears Point Road
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Keep slight left
2492 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway
8.4 mi · 10 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 · 1 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 Sonoma and San Francisco.
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
Keep slight left to continue on Redwood Highway
10.3 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.
Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Sonoma and Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy near San Francisco.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sonoma to San Francisco?
The road trip is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Santa Venetia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.9 miles from Sonoma and 21.7 miles from San Francisco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 4:24 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.12 one way or $18.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny around Sonoma and Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy near San Francisco.
Stop Ideas Near Santa Venetia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
BikeLink : Richmond City Hall
City Hall Records
Richmond City Council
Old Maple Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Santa Venetia.
Richmond station
San Francisco (Wharf), California
San Francisco (Financial), California
Berkeley station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sonoma and San Francisco. Straight-line distance: 35.78 mi (57.58 km).
#1 Sonoma
Town in Sonoma County, California, United States
| Population | 10,973 |
| Coordinates | 38.2918600, -122.4580400 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| 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: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $9.12 | $18.23 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $9.58 | $19.17 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $9.86 | $19.73 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $11.96 | $23.91 |
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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