Origin
Rio Vista, CA
Late night in Rio Vista on Saturday
Local time
1:41 AM
PDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rio Vista, CA to San Francisco, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
61.9 mi
100 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 2m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rio Vista, CA
Fernando Silva
San Francisco, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Rio Vista, CA to San Francisco, CA covers 61.9 miles and takes about 1h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Front Street, New Front Street, CA 4 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Arriving in San Francisco, CA
Full guide →The centerpiece of the Bay Area, San Francisco is one of the most visited cities in the world, and with good reason. The cultural center of northern California, San Francisco is renowned for its mixture of scenic beauty and unique culture that makes it one of the most vibrant and desirable cities in the nation, if not the world. Sandwiched between the San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean on a small square of land seven miles (11 km) on each side, San Francisco offers a wealth of treasures for the visitor, from the windswept and often foggy bay to the steep hills lined with Victorian homes that overlook the spectacular scenery of the city.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 61.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 7m drive with frequent turns across 61.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Front Street 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Rio Vista, CA to San Francisco, CA is easy. At 1h 7m 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 Rio Vista, CA to San Francisco, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Front Street | — | — |
| New Front Street | — | — |
| CA 4 West | — | — |
| CA 242 | — | — |
| Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway | — | — |
| CA 24 West | — | — |
| Caldecott Tunnel | — | — |
| Grove Shafter Freeway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Front Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rio Vista, CA and San Francisco, CA.
1
Start on the route
89 ft
·
13 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto South Front Street
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
South Front Street
3
Turn left onto New Front Street
331 ft
·
7 sec
·
New Front Street
4
Take the ramp straight
226 ft
·
6 sec
5
Merge slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
6
Turn right
13 mi
·
16 min
7
Keep slight right to continue on CA 4 West
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
CA 4 West
8
Merge slight left
15 mi
·
16 min
9
Keep slight right to continue on CA 242: Oakland, Concord
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
CA 242: Oakland, Concord
10
Merge slight left onto Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
11
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
12
Keep slight right to continue on Caldecott Tunnel
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Caldecott Tunnel
13
Continue on Grove Shafter Freeway
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Grove Shafter Freeway
14
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
15
Keep slight right to continue on I 580 West: San Francisco
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
I 580 West: San Francisco
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 580: San Francisco, Sacramento
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 580: San Francisco, Sacramento
17
Merge slight left onto MacArthur Freeway
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
MacArthur Freeway
18
Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: San Francisco
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80 West: San Francisco
19
Merge slight right onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
20
Turn slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
21
Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
22
Continue on Route 80
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Route 80
23
Continue on Route 80
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 80
24
Continue on Route 80
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Route 80
25
Keep slight right to continue on US 101 North: Golden Gate Bridge
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
US 101 North: Golden Gate Bridge
26
Merge slight right onto Central Freeway
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Central Freeway
27
Continue on Octavia Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Octavia Boulevard
28
Turn right onto Market Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Market Street
29
Keep slight right to continue on Market Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Market Street
30
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31 mi from Rio Vista, CA · 33m 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 31 miles from Rio Vista, 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
$14.23 one way
$28.45 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $14.66 | $29.32 |
| premium | $6.18 | $15.05 | $30.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.67 | $27.33 |
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: 21.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.50 | $2.97 |
| Efficient EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.42 | $2.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.67 | $3.96 |
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
Late night in San Francisco on Saturday
Local time
1:41 AM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
28 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
1h 7m 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 Rio Vista, CA to San Francisco, CA covers 61.9 miles and takes about 1h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Front Street, New Front Street, CA 4 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31 miles from Rio Vista, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.23 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 Rio Vista, CA to San Francisco, CA is easy. At 1h 7m 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 Rio Vista, CA to San Francisco, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Rio Vista, CA to San Francisco, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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