Drive or Fly: Rio Vista, CA to San Francisco, CA?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for CCR–SFO. At 61 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
1h 21m
Distance
61.9 mi
Total Cost
$49
CO2
25 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
2h 58m
6m in the air
Air Distance
48 mi
Total Cost
$122
CO2
12 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between CCR and SFO. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 1h 21m | 2h 58m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $49 | $122 |
| Carbon footprint | 25 kg CO2 | 12 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 18, 2026.
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Rio Vista, CA to San Francisco, CA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.