Origin
Forestville, CA
Afternoon in Forestville on Thursday
Local time
3:13 PM
PDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Forestville, CA to San Francisco, CA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
61.7 mi
99 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Forestville, CA
Dominik Gryzbon
San Francisco, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Forestville, CA to San Francisco, CA covers 61.7 miles and takes about 1h 27m 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, Gravenstein Highway North 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 $14.18 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 61.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m 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 1h 27m drive with frequent turns across 61.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 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 early in the drive near CA 116 / Front Street.
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 61.7 miles you will encounter 14 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: near the start (CA 116 / Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 44.6 miles (US 101 / Redwood Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.8 miles (Divisadero Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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CA 116 / Front Street
Turn right onto CA 116 / Front Street
Navigation decision point
7
44.6 mi into trip
|
~57m 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
58.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
|
Divisadero Street
Turn right onto Divisadero Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
60 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
|
Webster Street
Turn right onto Webster Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
61 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m 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 |
| Gravenstein Highway North | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| Golden Gate Bridge | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Presidio Parkway | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Webster Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Divisadero Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Redwood Highway
— 39.9 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forestville, CA and San Francisco, CA.
1
Start on Forestville Street
39 ft
·
6 sec
·
Forestville Street
2
Turn right onto CA 116
394 ft
·
6 sec
·
Front Street
3
Continue on CA 116
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Gravenstein Highway North
4
Continue on CA 116
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Healdsburg Avenue
5
Continue on CA 116
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on CA 116
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Gravenstein Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the ramp onto CA 116
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
CA 116
Toward US 101 South: San Francisco
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto US 101; CA 116
30 mi
·
34 min
·
Redwood Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
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.
10
Continue on US 101
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Golden Gate Bridge
11
Merge
34 ft
·
0 sec
12
Keep slight left at fork
130 ft
·
1 sec
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
14
Continue on US 101; CA 1
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Presidio Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on US 101
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Richardson Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on US 101
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Lombard Street
17
Turn right onto Divisadero Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Divisadero Street
Use the right lane.
18
Turn left onto California Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
California Street
19
Turn right onto Webster Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Webster Street
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn left onto Oak Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Oak Street
Use the left lane.
21
Turn right onto Gough Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Gough Street
22
Turn slight left onto Market Street
183 ft
·
15 sec
·
Market Street
Use the slight left lane.
23
Keep slight right at fork onto Market Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Market Street
24
Arrive at destination
Market Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.9 mi from Forestville, CA · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.9 miles from Forestville, 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
$14.18 one way
$28.36 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $14.61 | $29.23 |
| premium | $6.18 | $15.00 | $30.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.62 | $27.25 |
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
$14
Tolls
$9
Total
$23
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.48 | $2.96 |
| Efficient EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.40 | $2.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.7 | 0 | $8.64 | $3.95 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Afternoon in San Francisco on Thursday
Local time
3:13 PM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
San Rafael, CA
31 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 27m 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 Forestville, CA to San Francisco, CA covers 61.7 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Redwood Highway, Gravenstein Highway, Gravenstein Highway North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.9 miles from Forestville, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.18 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 61.7 miles you will encounter 14 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: near the start (CA 116 / Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 44.6 miles (US 101 / Redwood Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.8 miles (Divisadero Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Forestville, 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.
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