Origin
Lodi, CA
Afternoon in Lodi on Sunday
Local time
1:37 PM
PDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lodi, CA to San Francisco, CA
Drive Time
1h 37m
Distance
84.3 mi
136 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 30m
★
6 AM
1h 37m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 42m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 43m
5 PM
1h 51m
8 PM
1h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lodi, CA
Dominik Gryzbon
San Francisco, CA
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
Spanning 84.3 miles, this trek from Lodi to San Francisco is a straightforward journey typically taking about 1 hour and 37 minutes. Because the drive is relatively short, it functions perfectly as a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight lodging. You can expect to budget roughly $20 for fuel, making this an economical excursion within the Pacific Coast region. Navigating this route involves a steady mix of local roads rather than major interstate corridors. Whether you are heading to the city for business or a quick getaway, the travel time remains manageable for most drivers. It is a practical connection between the Central Valley and the Bay Area that avoids the complexity of multi-day planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
42.2 miles from Lodi, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features 0% highway share. Your journey relies on navigating West Lodi Avenue, South Hutchins Street, and West Kettleman Lane to make your way toward the coast. Because the path is entirely comprised of local roads, you will experience a more hands-on driving environment with constant adjustments rather than long, uninterrupted stretches. The personality of this trip is defined by its localized nature, requiring your full attention as you transition between these specific thoroughfares. Prepare for a steering-intensive experience that prioritizes local connectivity over high-speed transit.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Lodi Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Lodi, CA to San Francisco, CA is easy. At 1h 37m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lodi, CA to San Francisco, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Lodi Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Hutchins Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Kettleman Lane | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CA 4 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CA 242 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CA 24 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Caldecott Tunnel | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Lodi Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lodi, CA and San Francisco, CA.
1
Start on South Sacramento Street
49 ft
·
11 sec
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South Sacramento Street
2
Turn left onto West Lodi Avenue
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Lodi Avenue
3
Turn left onto South Hutchins Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Hutchins Street
4
Turn right onto West Kettleman Lane
22 mi
·
31 min
·
West Kettleman Lane
5
Turn left
13 mi
·
18 min
6
Keep slight right to continue on CA 4 West
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
CA 4 West
7
Merge slight left
15 mi
·
16 min
8
Keep slight right to continue on CA 242: Oakland, Concord
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
CA 242: Oakland, Concord
9
Merge slight left onto Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
10
Take the exit slight right toward CA 24 West: Oakland, Lafayette, San Francisco
9.4 mi
·
11 min
·
CA 24 West: Oakland, Lafayette, San Francisco
11
Keep slight right to continue on Caldecott Tunnel
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Caldecott Tunnel
12
Continue on Grove Shafter Freeway
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Grove Shafter Freeway
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 580 West, I 580 East: San Francisco, Hayward
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 580 West, I 580 East: San Francisco, Hayward
14
Keep slight right to continue on I 580 West: San Francisco
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
I 580 West: San Francisco
15
Keep slight left to continue on I 580: San Francisco, Sacramento
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 580: San Francisco, Sacramento
16
Merge slight left onto MacArthur Freeway
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
MacArthur Freeway
17
Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: San Francisco
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80 West: San Francisco
18
Merge slight right onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
19
Turn slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
20
Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
21
Continue on Route 80
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Route 80
22
Continue on Route 80
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 80
23
Continue on Route 80
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Route 80
24
Keep slight right to continue on US 101 North: Golden Gate Bridge
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
US 101 North: Golden Gate Bridge
25
Merge slight right onto Central Freeway
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Central Freeway
26
Continue on Octavia Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Octavia Boulevard
27
Turn right onto Market Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Market Street
28
Keep slight right to continue on Market Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Market Street
29
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a compact 1 hour and 37 minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. However, because you are relying exclusively on local roads like West Kettleman Lane and South Hutchins Street, be mindful that traffic conditions on these arteries can fluctuate significantly compared to a major highway. You should fill up your tank before leaving Lodi to keep your $20 fuel budget on track, as local fueling options may vary along the way. With no formal stops planned, try to build in a break if you find the frequent turns tiring. A pro tip for this specific route is to double-check your navigation apps before heading out, as the reliance on local street sequences makes staying on the correct path essential for maintaining your estimated arrival time.
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 42.2 miles from Lodi, CA, or about 48m into the drive.
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 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.2 miles or 48m 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 22m
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 Lodi, 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 Lodi, CA
This is one driving day of about 84.3 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lodi, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.2 mi from Lodi, CA · 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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 42.2 miles from Lodi, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around San Francisco, CA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.52 one way
$39.04 round trip
$5.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.07 | $20.13 | $40.26 |
| premium | $6.24 | $20.72 | $41.44 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $18.73 | $37.46 |
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
$20
Tolls
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.85 | $4.05 |
| Efficient EV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.38 | $3.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.7 | 0 | $11.80 | $5.40 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Destination
San Francisco, CA
Afternoon in San Francisco on Sunday
Local time
1:37 PM
PDT
Current temp
70°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
20 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 37m 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 Lodi, CA to San Francisco, CA covers 84.3 miles and takes about 1h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Lodi Avenue, South Hutchins Street, West Kettleman Lane. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42.2 miles from Lodi, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.52 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.
The drive from Lodi, CA to San Francisco, CA is easy. At 1h 37m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lodi, CA to San Francisco, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lodi, CA to San Francisco, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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