Origin
Blackhawk, CA
Late night in Blackhawk on Friday
Local time
3:03 AM
PDT
Current temp
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Trip from Blackhawk, CA to San Francisco, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
38.6 mi
62 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blackhawk, CA
Veronika Andrews
San Francisco, CA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Blackhawk, CA to San Francisco, CA covers 38.6 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on CA 24, Donald D Doyle Highway, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8 miles on CA 24. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.87 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 38.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Blackhawk, CA to San Francisco, CA covers 38.6 miles and takes about 58m, 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 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
CA 24 is the longest continuous segment at about 8 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 13.9 miles in.
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 22 decision points packed into just 38.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 13.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
13.9 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward CA 24 West: Oakland, Lafayette
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 46A
Toward CA 24 West: Oakland, Lafayette
9
14 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CA 24 West: Oakland, Lafayette
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 46A
Toward CA 24 West: Oakland, Lafayette
7
27.4 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward I 580 West, I 580 East: San Francisco, Hayward
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 580 West, I 580 East: San Francisco, H...
8
28.1 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 580: San Francisco, Sacramento
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 580: San Francisco, Sacramento
8
37.2 mi into trip
|
~55m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Blackhawk, CA and San Francisco, CA, road signs point toward Lafayette, Hayward and Sacramento.
Lafayette
13.9 mi in
|
~23m
Hayward
27.4 mi in
|
~40m
Sacramento
28.1 mi in
|
~42m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CA 24 | 8 mi | 9m |
| Donald D Doyle Highway | 6.7 mi | 7m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 6 mi | 9m |
| Grove Shafter Freeway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Camino Tassajara | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Route 80 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Sycamore Valley Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Blackhawk Drive | 1.3 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
CA 24
— 8 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blackhawk, CA and San Francisco, CA.
1
Start on Eagle Ridge Place
211 ft
·
9 sec
·
Eagle Ridge Place
2
Continue on Eagle Ridge Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Eagle Ridge Drive
3
At end of road, turn right onto Eagle Nest Place
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Eagle Nest Place
4
Enter roundabout onto Blackhawk Drive
36 ft
·
1 sec
·
Blackhawk Drive
5
Continue on Blackhawk Drive
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Blackhawk Drive
6
Turn slight left onto Blackhawk Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Blackhawk Road
7
Turn right onto Camino Tassajara
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Camino Tassajara
8
Continue on Sycamore Valley Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Sycamore Valley Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 680 North: Sacramento
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 680
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Donald D Doyle Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
258 ft
·
6 sec
Exit 46A
Toward CA 24 West: Oakland, Lafayette
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
1.2 mi
·
2 min
Exit 46A
Toward CA 24 West: Oakland, Lafayette
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on CA 24
8.0 mi
·
9 min
·
CA 24
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 24
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Caldecott Tunnel
Use the slight right lane.
15
Continue on CA 24
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Grove Shafter Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 580 West, I 580 East: San Francisco, Hayward
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 580 West: San Francisco
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 580: San Francisco, Sacramento
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto I 580
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
·
MacArthur Freeway
20
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 19A
Toward I 80 West: San Francisco
21
Merge onto I 80
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Toward I 80 West: San Francisco
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Turn slight left onto I 80
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
23
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the slight left lane.
24
Continue on I 80
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Route 80
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
25
Continue on I 80
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 80
Exit 2A
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
26
Continue on I 80
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Route 80
Exit 1A
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
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.
28
Merge onto US 101
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Central Freeway
29
Continue on Octavia Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Octavia Boulevard
Exit 434B
Toward Octavia Boulevard, Fell Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Turn right onto Market Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Market Street
Use the right lane.
31
Keep slight right at fork onto Market Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Market Street
32
Arrive at destination
Market Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.3 mi from Blackhawk, CA · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.3 miles from Blackhawk, 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
$8.87 one way
$17.74 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $9.14 | $18.28 |
| premium | $6.18 | $9.39 | $18.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.52 | $17.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.05 | $1.85 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.38 | $1.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.40 | $2.47 |
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 Friday
Local time
3:03 AM
PDT
Current temp
70°F
Sunny
N 5 to 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 10:43AM PDT until April 17 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 10:32AM PDT until April 17 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
58m 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 Blackhawk, CA to San Francisco, CA covers 38.6 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CA 24, Donald D Doyle Highway, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.3 miles from Blackhawk, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.87 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 22 decision points packed into just 38.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
The main spots that need attention: at 13.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Blackhawk, CA and San Francisco, CA, road signs point toward Lafayette, Hayward and Sacramento.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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