Origin
American Canyon, CA
Late night in American Canyon on Saturday
Local time
3:12 AM
PDT
Current temp
65°F
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Trip from American Canyon, CA to San Francisco, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
39.1 mi
63 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
American Canyon, CA
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San Francisco, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from American Canyon, CA to San Francisco, CA covers 39.1 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Eastshore Freeway, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Linus F. Claeys Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.2 miles on Eastshore Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.31 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Arriving in San Francisco, CA
Full guide →The centerpiece of the Bay Area, San Francisco is one of the most visited cities in the world, and with good reason. The cultural center of northern California, San Francisco is renowned for its mixture of scenic beauty and unique culture that makes it one of the most vibrant and desirable cities in the nation, if not the world. Sandwiched between the San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean on a small square of land seven miles (11 km) on each side, San Francisco offers a wealth of treasures for the visitor, from the windswept and often foggy bay to the steep hills lined with Victorian homes that overlook the spectacular scenery of the city.
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 39.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from American Canyon, CA to San Francisco, CA covers 39.1 miles and takes about 52m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Eastshore Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 15.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near West Donaldson Way.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 39.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (West Donaldson Way): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.3 miles (Eastshore Freeway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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West Donaldson Way
At end of road, turn left onto West Donaldson Way
Navigation decision point
7
4.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward I 80: San Francisco
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 21A
Toward I 80: San Francisco
6
29.3 mi into trip
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~36m in
|
Eastshore Freeway
Take the exit onto Eastshore Freeway toward San Francisco
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward San Francisco
6
30.8 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
8
37.7 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 101 North: Golden Gate Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1B
Toward US 101 North: Golden Gate Bridge
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Eastshore Freeway | 15.2 mi | 17m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 11.2 mi | 15m |
| Linus F. Claeys Freeway | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| Sonoma Boulevard | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| CA 37 | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| Route 80 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Carquinez Bridge | 1 mi | 1m |
| Octavia Boulevard | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Eastshore Freeway
— 15.2 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between American Canyon, CA and San Francisco, CA.
1
Start on Carolyn Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Carolyn Drive
2
At end of road, turn left onto West Donaldson Way
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
West Donaldson Way
3
Turn right onto CA 29
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
·
Broadway Street
4
Continue on CA 29
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Sonoma Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward CA 37, I 80: Sacramento, San Francisco
6
Merge onto CA 37
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
CA 37
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 21A
Toward I 80: San Francisco
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 80
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 80
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Carquinez Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 80
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Eastshore Freeway
11
Continue on I 80
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Linus F. Claeys Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 80
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Eastshore Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit onto Eastshore Freeway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Eastshore Freeway
Toward San Francisco
Use the slight left lane.
14
Merge onto I 80
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn slight left onto I 80
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the slight left lane.
17
Continue on I 80
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Route 80
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
18
Continue on I 80
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 80
Exit 2A
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
19
Continue on I 80
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Route 80
Exit 1A
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 1B
Toward US 101 North: Golden Gate Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Merge onto US 101
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Central Freeway
22
Continue on Octavia Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Octavia Boulevard
Exit 434B
Toward Octavia Boulevard, Fell Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Turn right onto Market Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Market Street
Use the right lane.
24
Keep slight right at fork onto Market Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Market Street
25
Arrive at destination
Market Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.6 mi from American Canyon, CA · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.6 miles from American Canyon, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in San Francisco, CA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into San Francisco, CA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.31 one way
$10.62 round trip
$3.45/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $5.93 | $11.85 |
| premium | $4.15 | $6.39 | $12.78 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $5.77 | $11.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.7 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.11 | $1.88 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.42 | $1.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.47 | $2.50 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
San Francisco, CA
Late night in San Francisco on Saturday
Local time
3:12 AM
PDT
Current temp
50°F
Partly Cloudy
WSW 3 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 17 at 7:10PM PDT until April 18 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
15 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
52m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from American Canyon, CA to San Francisco, CA covers 39.1 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Eastshore Freeway, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Linus F. Claeys Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.6 miles from American Canyon, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.31 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 39.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (West Donaldson Way): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.3 miles (Eastshore Freeway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from American Canyon, CA to San Francisco, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park and Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial. There are 5 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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