This 92.7-mile drive from Lockeford to San Francisco is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 5 minutes. You'll navigate primarily on East Kettleman Lane, CA 4, and CA 160, with about 60% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $22, making it an economical option. The overall feel of the drive is a mixed one, offering a blend of different road types as you transition from the Pacific Coast region in California towards the bustling San Francisco area. With no recommended stops, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience and arrive ready to explore.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46.3 miles from Lockeford, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 5m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 5m. Total distance: 92.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 60% of the mileage on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 23.4 miles on East Kettleman Lane, providing a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. As you progress, the road character will likely shift, moving from more rural or suburban settings in the starting region to the more urban environment of San Francisco. This variety means you won't be stuck in a monotonous highway grind for the entire trip, offering a dynamic driving experience.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Kettleman Lane is the longest continuous segment at about 23.4 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 44.6 miles in near CA 160.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 92.7 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 44.6 miles (CA 160): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 60 miles (CA 242): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 67.8 miles (CA 24): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 26 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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44.6 mi into trip|~1h 2m in|CA 160
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 160 toward CA 4 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward CA 4 West
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60 mi into trip|~1h 21m in|CA 242
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 242 toward CA 242: Oakland, Concord
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward CA 242: Oakland, Concord
8
67.8 mi into trip|~1h 30m in|CA 24
Take the exit onto CA 24 toward CA 24 West: Oakland, Lafayette, San Francisco
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.
Exit 46A
Toward CA 24 West: Oakland, Lafayette, San Fran...
8
82.2 mi into trip|~1h 48m 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
91.2 mi into trip|~2h 2m 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 Lockeford, CA and San Francisco, CA, road signs point toward Concord, Lafayette, Hayward and Sacramento.
Concord
60 mi in|~1h 21m|via CA 242
Lafayette
67.8 mi in|~1h 30m|via CA 24
Hayward
81.4 mi in|~1h 47m
Sacramento
82.2 mi in|~1h 48m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
East Kettleman Lane
23.4 mi
33m
CA 4
14.6 mi
16m
CA 160
13.4 mi
17m
CA 24
9.4 mi
11m
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
6 mi
9m
State Route 12
5.3 mi
7m
CA 242
4.6 mi
4m
Grove Shafter Freeway
3.4 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
East Kettleman Lane
— 23.4 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lockeford, CA and San Francisco, CA.
1
Start on CA 12; CA 88
1.9 mi·3 min·State Route 88
2
Turn right onto CA 12
5.3 mi·7 min·State Route 12
Use the right lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·32 sec
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto CA 99; CA 12
1.0 mi·1 min·CA 99; CA 12
5
Take the exit onto CA 12
0.2 mi·32 sec·CA 12
Toward CA 12 West: Kettleman Lane
6
Turn right onto CA 12
23 mi·33 min·East Kettleman Lane
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn left onto CA 160
13 mi·16 min·CA 160
Use the left lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 160
0.8 mi·1 min·CA 160
Toward CA 4 WestUse the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto CA 4
15 mi·16 min·CA 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 242
4.6 mi·4 min·CA 242
Toward CA 242: Oakland, ConcordUse the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 680
3.2 mi·3 min·Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit onto CA 24
9.4 mi·11 min·CA 24
Exit 46AToward CA 24 West: Oakland, Lafayette, San FranciscoUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 24
0.9 mi·1 min·Caldecott Tunnel
Use the slight right lane.
14
Continue on CA 24
3.4 mi·4 min·Grove Shafter Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward I 580 West, I 580 East: San Francisco, HaywardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·47 sec
Toward I 580 West: San FranciscoUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward I 580: San Francisco, SacramentoUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto I 580
0.5 mi·32 sec·MacArthur Freeway
19
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Exit 19AToward I 80 West: San Francisco
20
Merge onto I 80
0.2 mi·17 sec·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Toward I 80 West: San FranciscoUse the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Turn slight left onto I 80
0.4 mi·33 sec·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
22
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
5.5 mi·8 min·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the slight left lane.
23
Continue on I 80
0.3 mi·24 sec·Route 80
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
24
Continue on I 80
0.8 mi·1 min·Route 80
Exit 2AUse the straight / slight left lanes.
25
Continue on I 80
0.4 mi·32 sec·Route 80
Exit 1AUse the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·38 sec
Exit 1BToward US 101 North: Golden Gate BridgeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Merge onto US 101
0.3 mi·25 sec·Central Freeway
28
Continue on Octavia Boulevard
0.5 mi·42 sec·Octavia Boulevard
Exit 434BToward Octavia Boulevard, Fell StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Turn right onto Market Street
0.1 mi·31 sec·Market Street
Use the right lane.
30
Keep slight right at fork onto Market Street
0.2 mi·35 sec·Market Street
31
Arrive at destination
Market Street
Trip Plan
With a duration of just over 2 hours, this drive is perfectly suited for a single day, allowing for maximum flexibility in your departure time. Since there are no mandatory stops recommended, you can decide when and where to take breaks based on your own needs. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially as you approach the more congested areas around San Francisco; the estimated fuel cost is $22. A practical tip for this specific route is to be aware of potential traffic congestion on CA 4 as you get closer to the Bay Area, especially during peak commute hours, so plan your departure accordingly.
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 46.3 miles from Lockeford, CA, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.4 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 20 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.3 miles or 1h 5m 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 40m
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 Lockeford, 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 Lockeford, CA
This is one driving day of about 92.7 miles and 2h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Lockeford, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on East Kettleman Lane for about 23.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 46.3 mi from Lockeford, CA
· 1h 5m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Established in 1988, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park celebrates America’s maritime heritage on the Pacific Coast. Our 50-acre park has grown around Aquatic Park Cove, a protected area...
On July 17, 1944, a massive explosion jolted the San Francisco East Bay area, shattering windows and lighting up the night sky. At Port Chicago Naval Magazine, 320 men were killed instantly when two s...
Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Celebrate and honor the contributions and sacrifices of American civilians on the WWII home front. Discover how diverse communities lived, worked, and interacted. Many faces, many stories, many truths...
6 mi from route
~16 min detour
Free
near mile 86.3
Experience a park so rich it supports 19 distinct ecosystems with over 2,000 plant and animal species. Go for a hike, enjoy a vista, have a picnic or learn about the centuries of overlapping history f...
12 mi from route
~29 min detour
Free
near mile 92.7
Walk among old growth coast redwoods, cooling their roots in the fresh water of Redwood Creek and lifting their crowns to reach the sun and fog. Federally protected as a National Monument since 1908,...
12 mi from route
~30 min detour
$15
near mile 92.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.31 one way
$42.61 round trip
$5.84/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$6.02
$21.96
$43.91
premium
$6.18
$22.54
$45.09
diesel
$5.61
$20.47
$40.93
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.8
0
$9.73
$4.45
Efficient EV
23.2
0
$8.11
$3.71
EV Truck/SUV
37.1
0
$12.98
$5.93
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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
Lockeford, CA
Late night
in Lockeford on Friday
Local time
12:35 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
San Francisco, CA
Late night
in San Francisco on Friday
Local time
12:35 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
5 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
2h 5m 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 Lockeford, CA to San Francisco, CA covers 92.7 miles and takes about 2h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Kettleman Lane, CA 4, CA 160. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 46.3 miles from Lockeford, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.31 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 demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 92.7 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 44.6 miles (CA 160): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 60 miles (CA 242): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 67.8 miles (CA 24): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Lockeford, CA and San Francisco, CA, road signs point toward Concord, Lafayette, Hayward and Sacramento.
Yes. Nearby national parks include San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial and Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park. There are 5 parks within detour distance of this route.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the
methodology page.
