Trip from San Francisco, CA to Mountain House, CA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 17m

Distance

58.5 mi

94 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min

4 AM

1h 11m ★

6 AM

1h 17m

8 AM

1h 29m

10 AM

1h 21m

12 PM

1h 20m

3 PM

1h 22m

5 PM

1h 28m

8 PM

1h 13m

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

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Mountain House, CA

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Trip Overview

The drive from San Francisco, CA to Mountain House, CA covers 58.5 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway, MacArthur Freeway, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.4 miles on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.45 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 58.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 17m highway drive covering 58.5 miles, with most of the trip on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway and MacArthur Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 28.4 miles on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 28.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway and MacArthur Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.5 miles you will encounter 13 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: at 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9 miles (I 580 / MacArthur Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

1 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward I 80 East: Oakland

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes. Toward I 80 East: Oakland

8 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the exit toward I 580 East: Downtown Oakland, Hayward-Stockton

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 8B Toward I 580 East: Downtown Oakland, Hayward-St...

9 mi into trip | ~14m in | I 580 / MacArthur Freeway

Merge onto I 580 / MacArthur Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

36.4 mi into trip | ~46m in | I 580 / Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 580 / Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

58.3 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in

Enter roundabout

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between San Francisco, CA and Mountain House, CA, road signs point toward Hayward-Stockton and Byron.

Hayward-Stockton

8 mi in | ~13m

Byron

53.4 mi in | ~1h 5m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway	28.4 mi	32m
MacArthur Freeway	15.9 mi	18m
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway	5.8 mi	8m
West Grant Line Road	2.8 mi	4m
Central Parkway	1.6 mi	4m
Route 80	0.9 mi	1m
11th Street	0.6 mi	1m
Bryant Street	0.3 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway — 28.4 mi, about 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Market Street

312 ft · 7 sec · Market Street

Turn right onto 11th Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · 11th Street

Turn left onto Bryant Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Bryant Street

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 25 sec

Toward I 80 East: Oakland Use the left / straight lanes.

Merge onto I 80

0.9 mi · 1 min · Route 80

Continue on I 80

5.8 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 1 min

Exit 8B Toward I 580 East: Downtown Oakland, Hayward-Stockton Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 580

16 mi · 18 min · MacArthur Freeway

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Merge onto I 580

12 mi · 13 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 580

17 mi · 19 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec

Toward Byron

Turn left onto West Grant Line Road

2.8 mi · 4 min · West Grant Line Road

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn left onto Central Parkway

1.6 mi · 4 min · Central Parkway

Turn left onto Main Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Main Street

Turn right onto Estes Way

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Estes Way

Continue

0.1 mi · 30 sec

Turn left

129 ft · 5 sec

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 29.2 mi from San Francisco, CA · 37m into the drive

census-designated place in Alameda County, California, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Castro Valley, CA

29 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

Oakland, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Castro Valley, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.2 miles from San Francisco, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Mountain House, CA

The final approach into Mountain House, CA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.45 one way

$26.89 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$6.02	$13.86	$27.71
premium	$6.18	$14.23	$28.45
diesel	$5.61	$12.92	$25.83

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$13

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	17.6	$6.14	$2.81
Efficient EV	14.6	$5.12	$2.34
EV Truck/SUV	23.4	$8.19	$3.74

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (65% 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 as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

San Francisco, CA

Afternoon in San Francisco on Thursday

Local time

3:10 PM

PDT

Current temp

70°F

Sunny

N 5 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 10:43AM PDT until April 17 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Medford OR

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 10:32AM PDT until April 17 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

Destination

Mountain House, CA

Afternoon in Mountain House on Thursday

Local time

3:10 PM

PDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 17m 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 Mountain House, CA covers 58.5 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway, MacArthur Freeway, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 29.2 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 $13.45 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.

Between San Francisco, CA and Mountain House, CA, road signs point toward Hayward-Stockton and Byron.

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Trip from San Francisco, CA to Mountain House, CA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Mountain House, CA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

San Francisco, CA

Mountain House, CA

Same local time

19 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 17m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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