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Trip from San Francisco, CA to Antelope, CA

Data updated 5 hours ago

Drive Time

2h 4m

Distance

101.3 mi

163 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

13 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 56m ★
6 AM
2h 5m
8 AM
2h 22m
10 AM
2h 11m
12 PM
2h 9m
3 PM
2h 12m
5 PM
2h 21m
8 PM
1h 59m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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San Francisco, CA

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Downtown Antelope, CA, CA

Antelope, CA

Brett Sayles

Trip Overview

The drive from San Francisco, CA to Antelope, CA covers 101.3 miles and takes about 2h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Eastshore Freeway, North Sacramento Beltline Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 59.3 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.28 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

50.7 miles from San Francisco, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from San Francisco, CA to Antelope, CA covers 101.3 miles and takes about 2h 4m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 59.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.7 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 101.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 8.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.6 miles (I 80 / Eastshore Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.5 miles (I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
8.7 mi into trip | ~14m in

Take the exit toward I 80 East

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 80 East
8
12.6 mi into trip | ~19m in | I 80 / Eastshore Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80 / Eastshore Freeway toward I 80 East: Vallejo, Sacramento

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 80 East: Vallejo, Sacramento
6
42.5 mi into trip | ~54m in | I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
81.9 mi into trip | ~1h 39m in | I 80 / North Sacramento Beltline Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 / North Sacramento Beltline Freeway toward I 80 East: Reno

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 80 East: Reno
8
97.9 mi into trip | ~1h 58m in

Take the exit toward Greenback Lane, Elkhorn Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 98 Toward Greenback Lane, Elkhorn Boulevard

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from San Francisco, CA to Antelope, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Sacramento along the way.

Sacramento

12.6 mi in | ~19m | via I 80

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 59.3 mi 1h 10m
Eastshore Freeway 14.3 mi 16m
North Sacramento Beltline Freeway 13.3 mi 15m
Yolo Causeway 3.7 mi 4m
Linus F. Claeys Freeway 3.5 mi 3m
Elkhorn Boulevard 1.2 mi 1m
Carquinez Bridge 1 mi 1m
Route 80 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway — 59.3 mi, about 1h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Francisco, CA and Antelope, CA.

1

Start on Market Street

312 ft · 7 sec · Market Street
2

Turn right onto 11th Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · 11th Street
3

Turn left onto Bryant Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Bryant Street
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 25 sec
Toward I 80 East: Oakland Use the left / straight lanes.
5

Merge onto I 80

0.9 mi · 1 min · Route 80
6

Continue on I 80

6.4 mi · 9 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 45 sec
Toward I 80 East Use the slight left lane.
8

Merge onto I 880

407 ft · 6 sec · Nimitz Freeway
9

Continue on I 80; I 580

3.3 mi · 4 min · Eastshore Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

7.4 mi · 8 min · Eastshore Freeway
Toward I 80 East: Vallejo, Sacramento Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on I 80

3.2 mi · 3 min · Eastshore Freeway
Exit 21 Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12

Continue on I 80

3.5 mi · 3 min · Linus F. Claeys Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Continue on I 80

0.3 mi · 26 sec · Eastshore Freeway
14

Continue on I 80

1.0 mi · 1 min · Carquinez Bridge
15

Continue on I 80

14 mi · 16 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
16

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

27 mi · 31 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

8.4 mi · 9 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Continue on I 80

3.7 mi · 4 min · Yolo Causeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Keep slight right at fork onto I 80

13 mi · 14 min · North Sacramento Beltline Freeway
Toward I 80 East: Reno Use the slight right lane.
20

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

0.8 mi · 55 sec · North Sacramento Beltline Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Continue on I 80

2.8 mi · 3 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Exit 98 Toward Greenback Lane, Elkhorn Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Turn left onto E14

1.2 mi · 1 min · Elkhorn Boulevard
Use the left lane.
24

Turn right onto Don Julio Boulevard

0.8 mi · 1 min · Don Julio Boulevard
Use the right lane.
25

Turn right onto Antelope Road

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Antelope Road
26

Turn left onto Antelope North Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Antelope North Road
27

Turn right onto Poker Lane

506 ft · 28 sec · Poker Lane
28

Arrive at destination

Poker Lane

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 50.7 miles from San Francisco, CA, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.3 miles.

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 37m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 50.7 miles or 1h 3m 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 40m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Antelope, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from San Francisco, CA

This is one driving day of about 101.3 miles and 2h 4m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from San Francisco, 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.
The longest stretch is on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 59.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 50.7 mi from San Francisco, CA · 1h 3m into the drive

city in Solano County, California, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Vallejo, CA

51 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

Sacramento, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Napa, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 50.7 miles from San Francisco, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Antelope, CA

The final approach into Antelope, 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 Antelope, CA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Established in 1988, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park celebrates America’s maritime heritage on the Pacific Coast. Our 50-acre park has grown around Aquatic Park Cove, a protected area...

2 mi from route ~6 min detour Free
Park Closure: Hyde Street Pier Closure
Caution: Sick Birds and Wildlife, H5N1
View on nps.gov
Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park

Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Celebrate and honor the contributions and sacrifices of American civilians on the WWII home front. Discover how diverse communities lived, worked, and interacted. Many faces, many stories, many truths...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 14
View on nps.gov
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial

Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial

National Memorial

On July 17, 1944, a massive explosion jolted the San Francisco East Bay area, shattering windows and lighting up the night sky. At Port Chicago Naval Magazine, 320 men were killed instantly when two s...

11 mi from route ~27 min detour Free near mile 28
View on nps.gov
Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Golden Gate National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Experience a park so rich it supports 19 distinct ecosystems with over 2,000 plant and animal species. Go for a hike, enjoy a vista, have a picnic or learn about the centuries of overlapping history f...

12 mi from route ~29 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Muir Woods National Monument

Muir Woods National Monument

National Monument

Walk among old growth coast redwoods, cooling their roots in the fresh water of Redwood Creek and lifting their crowns to reach the sun and fog. Federally protected as a National Monument since 1908,...

12 mi from route ~30 min detour $15
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.28 one way

$46.57 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $23.99 $47.99
premium $6.18 $24.64 $49.27
diesel $5.61 $22.37 $44.73

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 35.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

13 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

City Center - Tesla Supercharger

San Francisco, CA

Tesla

34 DCFC

Hotel Del Sol - Tesla Supercharger

San Francisco, CA

Tesla

16 DCFC

San Francisco Hub

San Francisco, CA

SHELL_RECHARGE

12 DCFC

Letterman Digital Arts Center - Tesla Supercharger

San Francisco, CA

Tesla

6 DCFC

Safeway San Francisco #0785 - 850 La Playa

San Francisco, CA

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

Safeway 0985 Noriega St. (San Francisco, CA)

San Francisco, CA

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Safeway San Francisco #2646

San Francisco, CA

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

First Washington Realty Lakeshore Plaza (San Francisco, CA)

San Francisco, CA

Electrify America

3 DCFC

eVgo Network: 4 Electrify America: 3 Tesla: 3 ChargePoint Network: 2 SHELL_RECHARGE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 30.4 0 $10.64 $4.86
Efficient EV 25.3 0 $8.86 $4.05
EV Truck/SUV 40.5 0 $14.18 $6.48

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 hours ago

Origin

San Francisco, CA

Evening in San Francisco on Tuesday

Local time

5:51 PM

PDT

Current temp

63°F

Sunny

W 6 to 12 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Antelope, CA

Evening in Antelope on Tuesday

Local time

5:51 PM

PDT

Current temp

49°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

14 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

2h 4m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Antelope, CA covers 101.3 miles and takes about 2h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Eastshore Freeway, North Sacramento Beltline Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.7 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 $23.28 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 101.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.6 miles (I 80 / Eastshore Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.5 miles (I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from San Francisco, CA to Antelope, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Sacramento along the way.

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