Origin
San Anselmo, CA
Afternoon in San Anselmo on Sunday
Local time
1:38 PM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from San Anselmo, CA to San Francisco, CA
Drive Time
38m
Distance
19.2 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
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6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
San Anselmo, CA
Stephen Leonardi
San Francisco, CA
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
The drive from San Anselmo, CA to San Francisco, CA covers 19.2 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, Red Hill Avenue, Fourth Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.45 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
9.6 miles from San Anselmo, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 38m drive with frequent turns across 19.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sir Francis Drake Boulevard 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 San Anselmo, CA to San Francisco, CA is easy. At 38m 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 San Anselmo, CA to San Francisco, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sir Francis Drake Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Red Hill Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fourth Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hetherton Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 101 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Redwood Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Golden Gate Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Presidio Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Anselmo, CA and San Francisco, CA.
1
Start on the route
30 ft
·
4 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
3
Turn right onto Red Hill Avenue
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Red Hill Avenue
4
Continue on Fourth Street
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Fourth Street
5
Keep slight left to continue on Fourth Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Fourth Street
6
Turn right onto Hetherton Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Hetherton Street
7
Take the ramp straight toward US 101 South: San Francisco, Oakland
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
US 101 South: San Francisco, Oakland
8
Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Redwood Highway
9
Keep slight left to continue on Redwood Highway
10 mi
·
13 min
·
Redwood Highway
10
Continue on Golden Gate Bridge
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Golden Gate Bridge
11
Merge slight left
33 ft
12
Keep slight left
131 ft
·
2 sec
13
Keep slight left
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
14
Continue on Presidio Parkway
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Presidio Parkway
15
Continue on Richardson Avenue
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Richardson Avenue
16
Continue on Lombard Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Lombard Street
17
Turn right onto Divisadero Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Divisadero Street
18
Turn left onto California Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
California Street
19
Turn right onto Webster Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Webster Street
20
Turn left onto Oak Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Oak Street
21
Turn right onto Gough Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Gough Street
22
Turn slight left onto Market Street
184 ft
·
16 sec
·
Market Street
23
Keep slight right to continue on Market Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Market Street
24
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 9.6 miles from San Anselmo, CA, or about 19m 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 19.2 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.6 miles or 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 32m
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 San Anselmo, 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 San Anselmo, CA
This is one driving day of about 19.2 miles and 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from San Anselmo, 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 9.6 mi from San Anselmo, CA · 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
10 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 19.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 9.6 miles from San Anselmo, 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
$4.45 one way
$8.89 round trip
$5.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.07 | $4.59 | $9.17 |
| premium | $6.24 | $4.72 | $9.44 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $4.27 | $8.53 |
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
$4
Tolls
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
1:38 PM
PDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
46°F
Richmond, CA
10 mi in
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
21 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
38m 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 San Anselmo, CA to San Francisco, CA covers 19.2 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, Red Hill Avenue, Fourth Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.6 miles from San Anselmo, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.45 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 San Anselmo, CA to San Francisco, CA is easy. At 38m 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 San Anselmo, CA to San Francisco, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from San Anselmo, CA to San Francisco, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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