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Weekend Drives from San Francisco, CA

Routes

30

Avg Distance

69 mi

Avg Drive

1h 31m

Destinations

30

The best weekend drives from San Francisco, CA cover anywhere from 1 to 4 hours on the road. That's 30 solid options across 30 destinations, with the typical route running about 72 miles each way.

Planning Tips

Leave early on Saturday to beat traffic out of San Francisco, CA — the first hour often determines the whole drive's mood.
Pack snacks and water even for short drives. A 2-hour drive with a good stop becomes a 3-hour experience.
Check fuel prices at your destination versus San Francisco, CA — sometimes filling up before you leave saves more than you'd expect.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 30 mapped routes from San Francisco, CA that are between 1 and 4 hours of driving, covering 30 unique destinations. Average distance is about 72 miles one way.

Drive times and distances come from actual road network data via OSRM. Fuel costs use current state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. All data is recalculated regularly.

Yes. Click any route to see its full trip page with turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost estimates, elevation profile, stop suggestions, weather conditions, and more.

All Weekend Drives

San Francisco, CA → Buena Vista, CA

49.3 mi 1h 2m Score: 6/10

San Francisco, CA → Penngrove, CA

44.2 mi 1h 3m Score: 6/10

San Francisco, CA → Boyes Hot Springs, CA

46.9 mi 1h 11m Score: 6/10

San Francisco, CA → Hartley, CA

59.3 mi 1h 14m Score: 9/10

San Francisco, CA → Santa Rosa, CA

55 mi 1h 15m Score: 7/10

San Francisco, CA → Byron, CA

59.7 mi 1h 16m Score: 9/10

San Francisco, CA → Mountain House, CA

58.5 mi 1h 17m Score: 8/10

San Francisco, CA → Inverness, CA

43.1 mi 1h 17m Score: 6/10

San Francisco, CA → Allendale, CA

62.4 mi 1h 19m Score: 9/10

San Francisco, CA → Kenwood, CA

54.8 mi 1h 23m Score: 7/10

San Francisco, CA → Scotts Valley, CA

66.7 mi 1h 25m Score: 7/10

San Francisco, CA → Graton, CA

59.6 mi 1h 25m Score: 7/10

San Francisco, CA → Deer Park, CA

68.3 mi 1h 27m Score: 9/10

San Francisco, CA → Forestville, CA

62.2 mi 1h 28m Score: 7/10

San Francisco, CA → Santa Cruz, CA

72.6 mi 1h 32m Score: 7/10

San Francisco, CA → Mount Hermon, CA

71.3 mi 1h 35m Score: 7/10

San Francisco, CA → Twin Lakes, CA

73.8 mi 1h 35m Score: 7/10

San Francisco, CA → Seacliff, CA

77.9 mi 1h 38m Score: 7/10

San Francisco, CA → Brookdale, CA

65.8 mi 1h 39m Score: 9/10

San Francisco, CA → Stockton, CA

82.7 mi 1h 39m Score: 7/10

San Francisco, CA → Camp Meeker, CA

66.3 mi 1h 41m Score: 7/10

San Francisco, CA → Country Club, CA

84.5 mi 1h 42m Score: 7/10

San Francisco, CA → La Selva Beach, CA

82.5 mi 1h 44m Score: 7/10

San Francisco, CA → Monte Rio, CA

74.1 mi 1h 46m Score: 7/10

San Francisco, CA → Sacramento, CA

87.4 mi 1h 47m Score: 8/10

San Francisco, CA → Riverdale Park, CA

86.8 mi 1h 47m Score: 8/10

San Francisco, CA → Freedom, CA

87 mi 1h 49m Score: 8/10

San Francisco, CA → San Juan Bautista, CA

90.5 mi 1h 50m Score: 7/10

San Francisco, CA → Dunnigan, CA

92.5 mi 1h 50m Score: 9/10

San Francisco, CA → Fruitridge Pocket, CA

90.2 mi 1h 51m Score: 8/10

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