Origin
Boyes Hot Springs, CA
Night in Boyes Hot Springs on Friday
Local time
10:53 PM
PDT
Current temp
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Trip from Boyes Hot Springs, 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
1h 10m
Distance
46.7 mi
75 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boyes Hot Springs, CA
Solvej Nielsen
San Francisco, CA
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Trip Overview
This 46.7-mile drive from Boyes Hot Springs to San Francisco, California, is a straightforward, one-day trip, taking about 1 hour and 10 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing Redwood Highway and Arnold Drive, you'll find about 75% of this route is not on a highway, making it a more local experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $11, this journey is budget-friendly for a day trip. The route connects two destinations within the Pacific Coast region, offering a relatively short transit time.
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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 46.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for much of this 46.7-mile journey. While you'll spend some time on the Redwood Highway, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 18.6 miles, much of the route involves navigating local roads like Arnold Drive and Sears Point Road. The highway share is only 4%, indicating a significant portion of your time will be spent on less direct, more winding paths. This driving profile suggests a more engaging, varied experience rather than a monotonous interstate cruise.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Redwood Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 18.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 13.6 miles in near CA 37 / Sears Point Road.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 46.7 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 13.6 miles (CA 37 / Sears Point Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.6 miles (US 101 / Redwood Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.7 miles (Divisadero Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
13.6 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
CA 37 / Sears Point Road
Merge onto CA 37 / Sears Point Road
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
29.6 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
US 101 / Redwood Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 101 / Redwood Highway toward US 101: San Francisco
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 101: San Francisco
6
43.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
Divisadero Street
Turn right onto Divisadero Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
44.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
Webster Street
Turn right onto Webster Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
46 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
Oak Street
Turn left onto Oak Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Redwood Highway | 18.6 mi | 24m |
| Arnold Drive | 12.4 mi | 19m |
| Sears Point Road | 7.2 mi | 8m |
| Golden Gate Bridge | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Presidio Parkway | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Webster Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Boyes Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Divisadero Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Redwood Highway
— 18.6 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boyes Hot Springs, CA and San Francisco, CA.
1
Start on Boyes Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Boyes Boulevard
2
Turn left onto Arnold Drive
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Arnold Drive
3
At end of road, turn left onto CA 116
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Stage Gulch Road
4
Continue on CA 116
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Arnold Drive
5
Enter roundabout onto CA 121
130 ft
·
2 sec
·
Arnold Drive
6
Continue on CA 121
6.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Arnold Drive
7
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
8
Continue on this road
490 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
9
Merge onto CA 37
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Sears Point Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
11
Merge onto US 101
8.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Redwood Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 101
10 mi
·
13 min
·
Redwood Highway
Toward US 101: San Francisco
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on US 101
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Golden Gate Bridge
14
Merge
34 ft
·
0 sec
15
Keep slight left at fork
130 ft
·
1 sec
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
17
Continue on US 101; CA 1
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Presidio Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on US 101
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Richardson Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on US 101
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Lombard Street
20
Turn right onto Divisadero Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Divisadero Street
Use the right lane.
21
Turn left onto California Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
California Street
22
Turn right onto Webster Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Webster Street
Use the straight lane.
23
Turn left onto Oak Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Oak Street
Use the left lane.
24
Turn right onto Gough Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Gough Street
25
Turn slight left onto Market Street
183 ft
·
15 sec
·
Market Street
Use the slight left lane.
26
Keep slight right at fork onto Market Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Market Street
27
Arrive at destination
Market Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.3 mi from Boyes Hot Springs, CA · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.3 miles from Boyes Hot Springs, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in San Francisco, CA
The final approach into San Francisco, CA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.73 one way
$21.47 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $11.06 | $22.12 |
| premium | $6.18 | $11.36 | $22.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.31 | $20.62 |
Estimated Tolls: $9.00
Golden Gate Bridge
$9.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$9
Total
$20
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.90 | $2.24 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.09 | $1.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.54 | $2.99 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Night in San Francisco on Friday
Local time
10:53 PM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
San Rafael, CA
23 mi in
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
1h 10m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Boyes Hot Springs, CA to San Francisco, CA covers 46.7 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Redwood Highway, Arnold Drive, Sears Point Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.3 miles from Boyes Hot Springs, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.73 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 46.7 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 13.6 miles (CA 37 / Sears Point Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.6 miles (US 101 / Redwood Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.7 miles (Divisadero Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Boyes Hot Springs, CA to San Francisco, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Muir Woods National Monument and Golden Gate National Recreation Area. There are 6 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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