Origin
San Francisco, CA
Night in San Francisco on Tuesday
Local time
10:56 PM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from San Francisco, CA to Acton, CA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
7h 2m
Distance
373.6 mi
601 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$86
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 51m
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6 AM
7h 2m
8 AM
7h 25m
10 AM
7h 10m
12 PM
7h 8m
3 PM
7h 11m
5 PM
7h 24m
8 PM
6h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
San Francisco, CA
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Acton, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
The drive from San Francisco, CA to Acton, CA covers 373.6 miles and takes about 7h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 11th Street, Bryant Street, I 80 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $85.87 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
186.8 miles from San Francisco, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 31m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 7h 2m drive with frequent turns across 373.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
11th 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 2m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from San Francisco, CA to Acton, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 11th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bryant Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 80 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 80 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dwight D | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 580 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MacArthur Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Arthur H | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
11th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Francisco, CA and Acton, CA.
1
Start on Market Street
312 ft
·
8 sec
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Market Street
2
Turn right onto 11th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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11th Street
3
Turn left onto Bryant Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Bryant Street
4
Take the ramp left toward I 80 East: Oakland
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
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I 80 East: Oakland
5
Merge slight right onto Route 80
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 80
6
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 580 East: Downtown Oakland, Hayward-Stockton
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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I 580 East: Downtown Oakland, Hayward-Stockton
8
Merge slight left onto MacArthur Freeway
16 mi
·
18 min
·
MacArthur Freeway
9
Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
10
Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
11
Keep slight right to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway
11 mi
·
12 min
·
William Elton Brown Freeway
12
Keep slight left to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
William Elton Brown Freeway
13
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
224 mi
·
4 hr
·
Westside Freeway
14
Keep slight right
49 mi
·
55 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward CA 126 West: Newhall Ranch Road
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
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CA 126 West: Newhall Ranch Road
16
Turn left onto Korean War Veterans' Memorial Highway
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Korean War Veterans' Memorial Highway
17
Continue on Korean War Veterans' Memorial Highway
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Korean War Veterans' Memorial Highway
18
Continue on Newhall Ranch Road
5.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Newhall Ranch Road
19
Continue on Golden Valley Road
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Golden Valley Road
20
Turn right onto Valley Center Drive
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
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Valley Center Drive
21
At the end of the road, turn left onto Soledad Canyon Road
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Soledad Canyon Road
22
Turn right onto Sand Canyon Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
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Sand Canyon Road
23
Take the ramp left toward CA 14 North: Palmdale
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
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CA 14 North: Palmdale
24
Merge slight left onto Antelope Valley Freeway
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Antelope Valley Freeway
25
Take the exit slight right toward Crown Valley Road, Acton
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
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Crown Valley Road, Acton
26
Turn right onto Crown Valley Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Crown Valley Road
27
Turn left onto Gillespie Avenue
148 ft
·
6 sec
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Gillespie Avenue
28
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 186.8 miles from San Francisco, CA, or about 3h 31m 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 82 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 186.8 miles or 3h 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Acton, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving San Francisco, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from San Francisco, CA
This is one driving day of about 373.6 miles and 7h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 82 miles from San Francisco, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 186.8 mi from San Francisco, CA · 3h 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
187 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 82 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 186.8 miles from San Francisco, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Acton, CA
The final approach into Acton, 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 Acton, 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
$85.87 one way
$171.74 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
131 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $88.49 | $176.97 |
| premium | $6.18 | $90.86 | $181.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $82.49 | $164.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$86
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$111–$136
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 130.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 112.1 | 1 | $39.23 | $17.93 |
| Efficient EV | 93.4 | 1 | $32.69 | $14.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 149.4 | 1 | $52.30 | $23.91 |
Gas CO2
131 kg
EV CO2
44 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Acton, CA
Night in Acton on Tuesday
Local time
10:56 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
26 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
7h 2m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from San Francisco, CA to Acton, CA covers 373.6 miles and takes about 7h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 11th Street, Bryant Street, I 80 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 186.8 miles from San Francisco, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $85.87 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 2m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from San Francisco, CA to Acton, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from San Francisco, CA to Acton, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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