Origin
Humboldt Hill, CA
Late night in Humboldt Hill on Wednesday
Local time
4:20 AM
PDT
Current temp
54°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Humboldt Hill, CA to San Francisco, CA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
5h 37m
Distance
267.7 mi
431 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$62
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 24m
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6 AM
5h 37m
8 AM
6h 4m
10 AM
5h 47m
12 PM
5h 44m
3 PM
5h 48m
5 PM
6h 3m
8 PM
5h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Humboldt Hill, CA
Stephen Leonardi
San Francisco, CA
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Trip Overview
This 267.7-mile journey from Humboldt Hill, CA to San Francisco, CA will take approximately 5 hours and 37 minutes of driving time, making it a feasible one-day trip. You'll primarily travel on the Redwood Highway and Willits Bypass before crossing the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. With a fuel cost estimated at $62, this route offers a direct connection between two points within the Pacific Coast region. The drive's 'turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests you'll be navigating a variety of road types rather than a straight, monotonous interstate.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
133.9 miles from Humboldt Hill, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 49m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a dynamic driving experience on this route, characterized by its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile. While 100% of the route involves highway travel, the nature of the roads suggests frequent turns and potentially less predictable conditions than a typical interstate. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 253 miles on the Redwood Highway, indicating a significant portion of the drive is on a more consistent roadway before transitioning. This mix means you'll need to remain engaged behind the wheel.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 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 253 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 0.7 miles in near Skyline Drive.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 267.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Skyline Drive): Navigation decision point; at 250.6 miles (US 101 / Redwood Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 264.7 miles (Divisadero Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.7 mi into trip
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~2m in
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Skyline Drive
At end of road, turn right onto Skyline Drive
Navigation decision point
7
250.6 mi into trip
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~5h 8m in
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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
264.7 mi into trip
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~5h 29m in
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Divisadero Street
Turn right onto Divisadero Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
266 mi into trip
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~5h 32m in
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Webster Street
Turn right onto Webster Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
267 mi into trip
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~5h 34m in
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Oak Street
Turn left onto Oak Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Redwood Highway | 253 mi | 5h 7m |
| Willits Bypass | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| Golden Gate Bridge | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Presidio Parkway | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Webster Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Divisadero Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Humboldt Hill Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Linda Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Redwood Highway
— 253 mi, about 5h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Humboldt Hill, CA and San Francisco, CA.
1
Start on Linda Road
116 ft
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10 sec
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Linda Road
2
Continue on Linda Road
0.5 mi
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1 min
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Linda Road
3
Continue on Vista Road
0.2 mi
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53 sec
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Vista Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto Skyline Drive
0.1 mi
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36 sec
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Skyline Drive
5
At end of road, turn right onto Humboldt Hill Road
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Humboldt Hill Road
6
Turn left onto Stanford Drive
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
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Stanford Drive
7
Turn right onto Purdue Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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Purdue Drive
8
At end of road, turn left onto South Broadway Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
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South Broadway Street
9
Continue on South Broadway Street
287 ft
·
11 sec
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South Broadway Street
10
Turn right onto King Salmon Avenue
269 ft
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13 sec
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King Salmon Avenue
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
12
Merge onto US 101
126 mi
·
2 hr 35 min
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Redwood Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on US 101
5.4 mi
·
6 min
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Willits Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on US 101; CA 20
116 mi
·
2 hr 18 min
·
Redwood Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
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.
16
Continue on US 101
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Golden Gate Bridge
17
Merge
34 ft
·
0 sec
18
Keep slight left at fork
130 ft
·
1 sec
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
20
Continue on US 101; CA 1
1.6 mi
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3 min
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Presidio Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on US 101
0.2 mi
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43 sec
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Richardson Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Continue on US 101
0.1 mi
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25 sec
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Lombard Street
23
Turn right onto Divisadero Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Divisadero Street
Use the right lane.
24
Turn left onto California Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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California Street
25
Turn right onto Webster Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Webster Street
Use the straight lane.
26
Turn left onto Oak Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Oak Street
Use the left lane.
27
Turn right onto Gough Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
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Gough Street
28
Turn slight left onto Market Street
183 ft
·
15 sec
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Market Street
Use the slight left lane.
29
Keep slight right at fork onto Market Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Market Street
30
Arrive at destination
Market Street
Trip Plan
For this 5-hour and 37-minute drive, consider an early morning departure to maximize daylight and minimize traffic, especially as you approach San Francisco. While the route is manageable in a single day with a single suggested stop, be mindful of the fuel cost of $62 and plan your refueling accordingly. The 'turn-heavy local drive' profile means staying alert is key, particularly on the 253-mile stretch of Redwood Highway, so keep your energy levels up. Taking advantage of the flexibility this one-day drive offers allows you to depart on your schedule.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 133.9 miles from Humboldt Hill, CA, or about 2h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 253 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 80 miles or 1h 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 133.9 miles or 2h 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 31m
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 Humboldt Hill, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Humboldt Hill, CA
This is one driving day of about 267.7 miles and 5h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Humboldt Hill, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Redwood Highway for about 253 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 133.9 mi from Humboldt Hill, CA · 2h 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
134 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 133.9 miles from Humboldt Hill, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Redwood Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 253 miles.
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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around San Francisco, CA.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$61.53 one way
$123.06 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
94 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $63.40 | $126.81 |
| premium | $6.18 | $65.10 | $130.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $59.10 | $118.21 |
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
$62
Tolls
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$96–$121
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 93.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 80.3 | 0 | $28.11 | $12.85 |
| Efficient EV | 66.9 | 0 | $23.42 | $10.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 107.1 | 1 | $37.48 | $17.13 |
Gas CO2
94 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Wednesday
Local time
4:20 AM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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.
Temperature spread
10 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
5h 37m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Humboldt Hill, CA to San Francisco, CA covers 267.7 miles and takes about 5h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Redwood Highway, Willits Bypass, Golden Gate Bridge. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 133.9 miles from Humboldt Hill, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $61.53 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 267.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Skyline Drive): Navigation decision point; at 250.6 miles (US 101 / Redwood Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 264.7 miles (Divisadero Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Humboldt Hill, CA to San Francisco, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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