How far is Vandenberg Village, CA from San Francisco, CA?
The driving distance from Vandenberg Village, CA to San Francisco, CA is about 288.1 miles (463.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 238.2 miles (383.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 35m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vandenberg Village and San Francisco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vandenberg Village and San Francisco.
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Start on Aldebaran Avenue
9 m · 3 sec · Aldebaran Avenue
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Turn right onto Constellation Road
1781 ft · 45 sec · Constellation Road
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Turn right onto Burton Mesa Boulevard
2206 ft · 40 sec · Burton Mesa Boulevard
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Take the ramp right
641 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cabrillo Highway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Cabrillo Highway
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Continue on Cabrillo Highway
9.7 mi · 11 min · Cabrillo Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Orcutt Expressway
5 mi · 6 min · Orcutt Expressway
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Continue on South Broadway
2867 ft · 1 min · South Broadway
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Turn right onto East Betteravia Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Betteravia Road
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Turn left
1062 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
206.2 mi · 3 hr 58 min
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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 Vandenberg Village 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.
East Betteravia Road
Merge slight left
206 mi · 03h 58m
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.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Vandenberg Village and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near San Francisco.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vandenberg Village to San Francisco?
The road trip is about 288.1 miles (463.6 km) and usually takes 04h 47m 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?
Greenfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.4 miles from Vandenberg Village and 144.8 miles from San Francisco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 238.2 miles (383.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $58.67 one way or $117.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Vandenberg Village and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near San Francisco.
Stop Ideas Near Greenfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greenfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vandenberg Village and San Francisco. Straight-line distance: 238.15 mi (383.27 km).
#1 Vandenberg Village
Census-designated place in Santa Barbara County, California
| Population | 6,497 |
| Coordinates | 34.7083200, -120.4676600 |
| Altitude | 113 |
| 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: 464 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 35m |
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 | $58.67 | $117.34 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $61.69 | $123.38 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $63.49 | $126.98 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $76.96 | $153.91 |
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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