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Trip from Camp Meeker, CA to San Francisco, CA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 40m

Distance

65.9 mi

106 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 33m ★
6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 55m
10 AM
1h 45m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 54m
8 PM
1h 36m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Camp Meeker, CA, CA

Camp Meeker, CA

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consolidated city and county in California, United States

San Francisco, CA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Camp Meeker, CA to San Francisco, CA covers 65.9 miles and takes about 1h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Redwood Highway, Gravenstein Highway, Graton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 39.9 miles on Redwood Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.15 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

32.9 miles from Camp Meeker, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 40m. Total distance: 65.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 40m drive with frequent turns across 65.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 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 39.9 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 18.9 miles in near CA 116.

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 65.9 miles you will encounter 15 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 18.9 miles (CA 116): Lane positioning matters here; at 48.8 miles (US 101 / Redwood Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 62.9 miles (Divisadero Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
18.9 mi into trip | ~35m in | CA 116

Take the ramp onto CA 116 toward US 101 South: San Francisco

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward US 101 South: San Francisco
7
48.8 mi into trip | ~1h 10m 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
62.9 mi into trip | ~1h 31m in | Divisadero Street

Turn right onto Divisadero Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
64.1 mi into trip | ~1h 35m in | Webster Street

Turn right onto Webster Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
65.2 mi into trip | ~1h 37m in | Oak Street

Turn left onto Oak Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Redwood Highway 39.9 mi 48m
Gravenstein Highway 7.6 mi 11m
Graton Road 6.1 mi 14m
Gravenstein Highway North 2.6 mi 3m
Golden Gate Bridge 1.7 mi 2m
Presidio Parkway 1.6 mi 3m
Bohemian Highway 1.3 mi 3m
Webster Street 1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Redwood Highway — 39.9 mi, about 48m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Camp Meeker, CA and San Francisco, CA.

1

Start on Market Street

55 ft · 2 sec · Market Street
2

Continue on Bohemian Highway

1.3 mi · 3 min · Bohemian Highway
3

Turn left onto Graton Road

6.1 mi · 14 min · Graton Road
4

Turn right onto CA 116

2.6 mi · 3 min · Gravenstein Highway North
5

Continue on CA 116

0.5 mi · 50 sec · Healdsburg Avenue
6

Continue on CA 116

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Continue on CA 116

7.6 mi · 11 min · Gravenstein Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Take the ramp onto CA 116

0.3 mi · 36 sec · CA 116
Toward US 101 South: San Francisco Use the right lane.
9

Merge onto US 101; CA 116

30 mi · 34 min · Redwood Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

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.
11

Continue on US 101

1.7 mi · 2 min · Golden Gate Bridge
12

Merge

34 ft · 0 sec
13

Keep slight left at fork

130 ft · 1 sec
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 8 sec
15

Continue on US 101; CA 1

1.6 mi · 3 min · Presidio Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Continue on US 101

0.2 mi · 43 sec · Richardson Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
17

Continue on US 101

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Lombard Street
18

Turn right onto Divisadero Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Divisadero Street
Use the right lane.
19

Turn left onto California Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · California Street
20

Turn right onto Webster Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · Webster Street
Use the straight lane.
21

Turn left onto Oak Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Oak Street
Use the left lane.
22

Turn right onto Gough Street

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Gough Street
23

Turn slight left onto Market Street

183 ft · 15 sec · Market Street
Use the slight left lane.
24

Keep slight right at fork onto Market Street

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Market Street
25

Arrive at destination

Market Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 32.9 miles from Camp Meeker, CA, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.9 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 14 miles or 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 32.9 miles or 52m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 20m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near San Francisco, CA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Camp Meeker, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Camp Meeker, CA

This is one driving day of about 65.9 miles and 1h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Camp Meeker, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Redwood Highway for about 39.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 32.9 mi from Camp Meeker, CA · 52m into the drive

Downtown San Rafael, CA, CA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

San Rafael, CA

33 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

Sebastopol, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

San Rafael, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32.9 miles from Camp Meeker, 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

$15.15 one way

$30.29 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $15.61 $31.22
premium $6.18 $16.03 $32.05
diesel $5.61 $14.55 $29.10

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.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Tolls

$9

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.8 0 $6.92 $3.16
Efficient EV 16.5 0 $5.77 $2.64
EV Truck/SUV 26.4 0 $9.23 $4.22

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Camp Meeker, CA

Afternoon in Camp Meeker on Thursday

Local time

3:30 PM

PDT

Current temp

--

Unavailable

Destination

San Francisco, CA

Afternoon in San Francisco on Thursday

Local time

3:30 PM

PDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

59°F

San Rafael, CA

33 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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 40m 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 Camp Meeker, CA to San Francisco, CA covers 65.9 miles and takes about 1h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Redwood Highway, Gravenstein Highway, Graton Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.9 miles from Camp Meeker, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.15 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 65.9 miles you will encounter 15 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 18.9 miles (CA 116): Lane positioning matters here; at 48.8 miles (US 101 / Redwood Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 62.9 miles (Divisadero Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Camp Meeker, CA to San Francisco, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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