Origin
San Francisco, CA
Late night in San Francisco on Wednesday
Local time
4:20 AM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
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Trip from San Francisco, CA to Humboldt Hill, CA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
5h 38m
Distance
267.9 mi
431 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$62
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 25m
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6 AM
5h 38m
8 AM
6h 5m
10 AM
5h 48m
12 PM
5h 45m
3 PM
5h 49m
5 PM
6h 3m
8 PM
5h 30m
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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Humboldt Hill, CA
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Trip Overview
This 267.9-mile journey from San Francisco to Humboldt Hill, California, will take approximately 5 hours and 38 minutes of driving time. Primarily utilizing the Redwood Highway, Willits Bypass, and Presidio Parkway, this route is best suited as a single-day trip, especially with a fuel cost estimated at $62. You'll be navigating a turn-heavy local drive for much of the way, offering a more intimate experience of the Pacific Coast region you'll be traversing. While it's a manageable day trip, you might consider breaking it up if you prefer a more leisurely pace. This drive offers a good balance of travel time and exploration potential within California.
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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
134 miles from San Francisco, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 48m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile for this 267.9-mile trip. While 100% of the route is on highways, the character leans towards local roads rather than wide-open interstate. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 252.9 miles on the Redwood Highway, offering a substantial period of consistent driving. This suggests a route that likely winds through various towns and communities, requiring your attention to turns and changing speed limits. It's not a monotonous freeway cruise, but rather a more engaging drive through diverse Pacific Coast scenery.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Redwood Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 252.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 20 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 101 / South Van Ness Avenue.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 267.9 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 101 / South Van Ness Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.3 miles (Gough Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (Market Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
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US 101 / South Van Ness Avenue
Turn sharp right onto US 101 / South Van Ness Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Gough Street
Turn right onto Gough Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Market Street
Turn right onto Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
0.6 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Fell Street
Turn left onto Fell Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Redwood Highway | 252.9 mi | 5h 7m |
| Willits Bypass | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| Presidio Parkway | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Golden Gate Bridge | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Webster Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Divisadero Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Humboldt Hill Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Linda Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Redwood Highway
— 252.9 mi, about 5h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Francisco, CA and Humboldt Hill, CA.
1
Start on Market Street
41 ft
·
6 sec
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Market Street
2
Turn sharp right onto US 101
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Van Ness Avenue
3
Turn right onto Otis Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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Otis Street
4
Turn right onto Gough Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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Gough Street
Use the right lane.
5
Turn right onto Market Street
29 ft
·
1 sec
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Market Street
Use the right lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork
497 ft
·
10 sec
7
Continue on Franklin Street
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
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Franklin Street
8
Turn left onto Fell Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Fell Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Turn right onto Webster Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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Webster Street
10
Turn left onto California Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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California Street
11
Turn right onto Divisadero Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Divisadero Street
12
Turn left onto US 101
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
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Lombard Street
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on US 101
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
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Richardson Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on US 101
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Presidio Parkway
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on US 101
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Golden Gate Bridge
16
Continue on US 101; CA 1
126 mi
·
2 hr 32 min
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Redwood Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on US 101
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Willits Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
48 sec
19
Merge onto US 101
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
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Willits Bypass
20
Continue on US 101
126 mi
·
2 hr 35 min
·
Redwood Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward King Salmon
22
Continue on South Broadway Street
0.1 mi
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25 sec
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South Broadway Street
23
Turn right onto Purdue Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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Purdue Drive
24
Turn left onto Stanford Drive
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
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Stanford Drive
25
Turn right onto Humboldt Hill Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Humboldt Hill Road
26
Turn left onto Skyline Drive
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
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Skyline Drive
27
Turn left onto Vista Road
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
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Vista Road
28
Continue on Linda Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Linda Road
29
Continue on Linda Road
350 ft
·
17 sec
·
Linda Road
30
Continue on Linda Road
116 ft
·
5 sec
·
Linda Road
31
Arrive at destination
Linda Road
Trip Plan
For this 5-hour and 38-minute drive, aim for an early start from San Francisco to maximize daylight and minimize traffic, especially if you plan to complete it in one day. With an estimated fuel cost of $62, ensure your vehicle is fueled before you depart. While there's only one recommended stop on this route, take advantage of the 252.9-mile stretch on the Redwood Highway to plan your breaks strategically. Pay close attention to the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile; anticipate frequent adjustments and be mindful of speed limits as you transition through different areas. This route is flexible enough for a single day, but a midday stop will make it more comfortable.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 134 miles from San Francisco, CA, or about 2h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 252.9 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 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 134 miles or 2h 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Humboldt Hill, 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 267.9 miles and 5h 38m.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Redwood Highway for about 252.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 134 mi from San Francisco, CA · 2h 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
134 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 134 miles from San Francisco, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Redwood Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 252.9 miles.
Arriving in Humboldt Hill, CA
The final approach into Humboldt Hill, 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 Humboldt Hill, CA.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$61.57 one way
$123.15 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
94 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $63.45 | $126.90 |
| premium | $6.18 | $65.15 | $130.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $59.15 | $118.30 |
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
$62
Tolls
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$96–$121
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 93.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 80.4 | 0 | $28.13 | $12.86 |
| Efficient EV | 67 | 0 | $23.44 | $10.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 107.2 | 1 | $37.51 | $17.15 |
Gas CO2
94 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Humboldt Hill, CA
Late night in Humboldt Hill on Wednesday
Local time
4:20 AM
PDT
Current temp
54°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
10 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
5h 38m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Humboldt Hill, CA covers 267.9 miles and takes about 5h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Redwood Highway, Willits Bypass, Presidio Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 134 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 $61.57 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 267.9 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 101 / South Van Ness Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.3 miles (Gough Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (Market Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from San Francisco, CA to Humboldt Hill, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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