Trip from San Francisco, CA to Pine Hills, CA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

5h 37m

Distance

270.5 mi

435 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$62

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

34 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 25m ★

6 AM

5h 38m

8 AM

6h 5m

10 AM

5h 47m

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.

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Pine Hills, CA

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Trip Overview

The drive from San Francisco, CA to Pine Hills, CA covers 270.5 miles and takes about 5h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Redwood Highway, Willits Bypass, Presidio Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 254.9 miles on Redwood Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $62.17 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

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

135.3 miles from San Francisco, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 50m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 37m. Total distance: 270.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (1%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 37m drive with frequent turns across 270.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 25 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 254.9 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 16 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.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 270.5 miles you will encounter 16 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 16 key points

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

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 101 / South Van Ness Avenue

Turn sharp right onto US 101 / South Van Ness Avenue

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | Gough Street

Turn right onto Gough Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | Market Street

Turn right onto Market Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | Fell Street

Turn left onto Fell Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Redwood Highway	254.9 mi	5h 9m
Willits Bypass	4.7 mi	5m
Presidio Parkway	1.8 mi	3m
Golden Gate Bridge	1.7 mi	2m
Elk River Road	1.6 mi	2m
Ridgewood Drive	1.3 mi	2m
Webster Street	1 mi	2m
Divisadero Street	0.8 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Redwood Highway — 254.9 mi, about 5h 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Market Street

41 ft · 6 sec · Market Street

Turn sharp right onto US 101

0.1 mi · 27 sec · South Van Ness Avenue

Turn right onto Otis Street

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Otis Street

Turn right onto Gough Street

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Gough Street

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto Market Street

29 ft · 1 sec · Market Street

Use the right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

497 ft · 10 sec

Continue on Franklin Street

0.1 mi · 37 sec · Franklin Street

Turn left onto Fell Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Fell Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn right onto Webster Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · Webster Street

Turn left onto California Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · California Street

Turn right onto Divisadero Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Divisadero Street

Turn left onto US 101

0.1 mi · 29 sec · Lombard Street

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 101

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Richardson Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 101

1.8 mi · 3 min · Presidio Parkway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 101

1.7 mi · 2 min · Golden Gate Bridge

Continue on US 101; CA 1

126 mi · 2 hr 32 min · Redwood Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 101

4.5 mi · 5 min · Willits Bypass

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 48 sec

Merge onto US 101

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Willits Bypass

Continue on US 101

128 mi · 2 hr 37 min · Redwood Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Toward Herrick Avenue, Elk River Road

Turn right onto Herrick Avenue

250 ft · 7 sec · Herrick Avenue

Turn right onto Elk River Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · Elk River Road

Turn straight onto Ridgewood Drive

1.3 mi · 2 min · Ridgewood Drive

Arrive at destination

Walnut Drive

Trip Plan

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 135.3 miles from San Francisco, CA, or about 2h 50m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 254.9 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 60 miles or 1h 20m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 135.3 miles or 2h 50m 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 36m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pine Hills, CA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving San Francisco, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 270.5 miles and 5h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 60 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 254.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 135.3 mi from San Francisco, CA · 2h 50m into the drive

city and County Seat of Mendocino County, California, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ukiah, CA

135 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

Petaluma, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 60 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ukiah, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 135.3 miles from San Francisco, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Redwood Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 254.9 miles.

Arriving in Pine Hills, CA

The final approach into Pine Hills, 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 Pine Hills, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Quinua A Taste of Peru 🇵🇪 | Seafood Restaurant | Petaluma

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Petaluma, California

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 38.6

Hours: 11:30 am–8:30 pm

+17074785880

Visit website

The Thirsty Axe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Ukiah, California

1.3 mi

Crepevine Restaurants

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

San Francisco, California

2.6 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Saint Frank Coffee

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

San Francisco, California

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+14158818062

Visit website

Quinua A Taste of Peru 🇵🇪 | Seafood Restaurant | Petaluma

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 38.6

Petaluma, California

Hours: 11:30 am–8:30 pm

+17074785880

Visit website

The Thirsty Axe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour Inexpensiv mile 115.9

Ukiah, California

Hours: 6 pm–2 am

+17072388778

Visit website

Crepevine Restaurants

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30

San Francisco, California

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+14156815858

Visit website

Saint Frank Coffee

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

San Francisco, California

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+14158818062

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 115.9

Ukiah, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 135.3

Willits, California

+17074594201

Visit website

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$62.17 one way

$124.34 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 95 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$6.02	$64.07	$128.14
premium	$6.18	$65.78	$131.57
diesel	$5.61	$59.72	$119.45

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

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$96–$121

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 94.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

34 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Healdsburg, California

Other

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Fortuna, California

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Eureka, California

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Ukiah, California

Tesla

1 DCFC

Rivian Adventure Network - Rivian Only

Ukiah, California

Rivian

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Laytonville, California

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Electrify America Charging Station

Garberville, California

Electrify America

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Ukiah, California

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 13 Other: 7 Electrify America: 3 Shell Recharge: 3 Tesla: 2 Rivian: 2 EVCS: 2 Blink: 1 Tesla Destination: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	81.1	1	$28.40	$12.98
Efficient EV	67.6	0	$23.67	$10.82
EV Truck/SUV	108.2	1	$37.87	$17.31

Gas CO2

95 kg

EV CO2

32 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

San Francisco, CA

Afternoon in San Francisco on Thursday

Local time

1:21 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

Pine Hills, CA

Afternoon in Pine Hills on Thursday

Local time

1:21 PM

PDT

Current temp

55°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

15 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

5h 37m 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 Pine Hills, CA covers 270.5 miles and takes about 5h 37m 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 135.3 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 $62.17 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.

The route from San Francisco, CA to Pine Hills, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Muir Woods National Monument and Golden Gate National Recreation Area. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.

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Trip from San Francisco, CA to Pine Hills, CA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Pine Hills, CA

Nearby Places

Quinua A Taste of Peru 🇵🇪 | Seafood Restaurant | Petaluma

Saint Frank Coffee

Quinua A Taste of Peru 🇵🇪 | Seafood Restaurant | Petaluma

The Thirsty Axe

Crepevine Restaurants

Saint Frank Coffee

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Rivian Adventure Network - Rivian Only

ChargePoint Charging Station

Electrify America Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Electrify America Charging Station

Rivian Adventure Network

The Old West Inn

Vichy Springs Resort and Inn

PanIQ Escape Room San Francisco

Mission Dolores Park

Corona Heights Park

Redwood Empire Fair

Helen Diller Playground

Todd Grove Park

Randall Museum

Franklin K. Lane Grove

National Parks Near This Route

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

Muir Woods National Monument

Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park

Point Reyes National Seashore

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Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

San Francisco, CA

Pine Hills, CA

Same local time

15 degrees cooler at arrival

5h 37m on the road

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