How far is Templeton, CA from San Francisco, CA?
The driving distance from Templeton, CA to San Francisco, CA is about 209.7 miles (337.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 180.7 miles (290.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Monterey County, California
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 Templeton and San Francisco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Templeton and San Francisco.
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Start on the route
49 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Take the ramp right toward US 101 North
913 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
123.2 mi · 2 hr 22 min · El Camino Real
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Continue on South Valley Freeway
26.3 mi · 30 min · South Valley Freeway
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Keep slight left
21.9 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight left
35.8 mi · 43 min
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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 Templeton and San Francisco.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
El Camino Real
Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
123 mi · 02h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Templeton 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 Templeton to San Francisco?
The road trip is about 209.7 miles (337.4 km) and usually takes 03h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Boronda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.7 miles from Templeton and 104.9 miles from San Francisco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 180.7 miles (290.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:00 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.33 one way or $92.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Templeton and Sunny near San Francisco.
Stop Ideas Near Boronda
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Monterey Jail
Monterey Harbor Office
Seaside City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Boronda.
Salinas station
Prunedale, California
Seaside, California
Monterey (Transit Plaza), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Templeton and San Francisco. Straight-line distance: 180.71 mi (290.82 km).
#1 Templeton
Located in inland San Luis Obispo County at an elevation of 807 feet, this unincorporated community is situated along the Salinas River between Atascadero and Paso Robles.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.5496900, -120.7060000 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| 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: 337 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 36m |
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 | $46.33 | $92.66 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $48.09 | $96.19 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $49.50 | $99.00 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $62.26 | $124.51 |
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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