Origin
Roseville, CA
Afternoon in Roseville on Sunday
Local time
1:49 PM
PDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Roseville, CA to San Francisco, CA
Drive Time
1h 45m
Distance
104.8 mi
169 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 37m
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6 AM
1h 45m
8 AM
2h 1m
10 AM
1h 51m
12 PM
1h 49m
3 PM
1h 51m
5 PM
2h 0m
8 PM
1h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Roseville, CA
Stephen Leonardi
San Francisco, CA
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
The drive from Roseville, CA to San Francisco, CA covers 104.8 miles and takes about 1h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, Washington Boulevard, Oak Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.27 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
52.4 miles from Roseville, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 45m drive with frequent turns across 104.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Roseville, CA to San Francisco, CA is easy. At 1h 45m 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 Roseville, CA to San Francisco, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Washington Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Oak Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lincoln Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sutter Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Folsom Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Douglas Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 80 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roseville, CA and San Francisco, CA.
1
Start on the route
66 ft
·
11 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto Main Street
95 ft
·
5 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto Washington Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Washington Boulevard
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Oak Street
187 ft
·
4 sec
·
Oak Street
5
Exit the roundabout onto Oak Street
449 ft
·
20 sec
·
Oak Street
6
Turn right onto Lincoln Street
289 ft
·
9 sec
·
Lincoln Street
7
Continue on Sutter Avenue
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Sutter Avenue
8
At the end of the road, turn right onto Folsom Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Folsom Road
9
Turn left onto Douglas Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Douglas Boulevard
10
Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West: Sacramento
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
I 80 West: Sacramento
11
Merge slight left onto Alan S. Hart Freeway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Alan S. Hart Freeway
12
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
13
Keep slight left to continue on North Sacramento Beltline Freeway
13 mi
·
15 min
·
North Sacramento Beltline Freeway
14
Continue on Yolo Causeway
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Yolo Causeway
15
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
50 mi
·
58 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
16
Continue on Carquinez Bridge
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Carquinez Bridge
17
Continue on Eastshore Freeway
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Eastshore Freeway
18
Continue on Linus F. Claeys Freeway
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Linus F. Claeys Freeway
19
Continue on Eastshore Freeway
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Eastshore Freeway
20
Take the exit slight left toward San Francisco
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
San Francisco
21
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
22
Turn slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
23
Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
24
Continue on Route 80
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Route 80
25
Continue on Route 80
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 80
26
Continue on Route 80
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Route 80
27
Keep slight right to continue on US 101 North: Golden Gate Bridge
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
US 101 North: Golden Gate Bridge
28
Merge slight right onto Central Freeway
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Central Freeway
29
Continue on Octavia Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Octavia Boulevard
30
Turn right onto Market Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Market Street
31
Keep slight right to continue on Market Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Market Street
32
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 52.4 miles from Roseville, CA, or about 52m 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 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.4 miles or 52m 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 26m
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 Roseville, 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 Roseville, CA
This is one driving day of about 104.8 miles and 1h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Roseville, 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 52.4 mi from Roseville, CA · 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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 52.4 miles from Roseville, 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
$24.27 one way
$48.54 round trip
$5.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.07 | $25.03 | $50.06 |
| premium | $6.24 | $25.76 | $51.52 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $23.28 | $46.57 |
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
$24
Tolls
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.4 | 0 | $11.00 | $5.03 |
| Efficient EV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.17 | $4.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.9 | 0 | $14.67 | $6.71 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 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 Sunday
Local time
1:49 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
19 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 45m 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 Roseville, CA to San Francisco, CA covers 104.8 miles and takes about 1h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Washington Boulevard, Oak Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52.4 miles from Roseville, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.27 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 Roseville, CA to San Francisco, CA is easy. At 1h 45m 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 Roseville, CA to San Francisco, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Roseville, CA to San Francisco, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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