Origin
Seven Trees, CA
Morning in Seven Trees on Thursday
Local time
10:18 AM
PDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Seven Trees, CA to San Francisco, CA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
54.5 mi
88 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Seven Trees, CA
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San Francisco, CA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Seven Trees to San Francisco, expect a straightforward journey covering 55.2 miles. This trip typically takes about 1 hour and 3 minutes to complete, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Since the route stays entirely within the Pacific Coast region, you won't experience significant geographic shifts, but you should budget approximately $13 for fuel. Because this is a relatively short trip, there is no need to split it into an overnight stay. It serves as a practical, direct link between these two California locations, providing a clear path for your travel plans.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 54.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. You will navigate through local roads including Sylvandale Avenue, Rancho Drive, and Seven Trees Boulevard to reach your destination. With a 0% highway share, the experience is defined by local turns rather than long, monotonous stretches of freeway driving. This technical, local-focused profile means you will be consistently navigating transitions rather than cruising in a straight line. Keep your focus on the road as you make your way through these residential and community connectors.
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.
US 101 is the longest continuous segment at about 35.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 101 and Bayshore Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Sylvandale Avenue.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.5 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.1 miles (Sylvandale Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Seven Trees Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Sylvandale Avenue
Turn left onto Sylvandale Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Seven Trees Boulevard
Turn left onto Seven Trees Boulevard
Navigation decision point
7
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward CA 87 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward CA 87 North
8
9.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 101 North: San Francisco
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 9B
Toward US 101 North: San Francisco
6
18 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
US 101
Keep slight left at fork onto US 101
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 101 | 35.8 mi | 42m |
| Bayshore Freeway | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| Guadalupe Freeway | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| Guadalupe Parkway | 3 mi | 3m |
| East Capitol Expressway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Octavia Boulevard | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Market Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Narvaez Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 101
— 35.8 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seven Trees, CA and San Francisco, CA.
1
Start on Water Street
0.1 mi
·
40 sec
·
Water Street
2
Turn left onto Sylvandale Avenue
309 ft
·
15 sec
·
Sylvandale Avenue
3
Turn right onto Rancho Drive
276 ft
·
19 sec
·
Rancho Drive
4
Turn left onto Seven Trees Boulevard
388 ft
·
17 sec
·
Seven Trees Boulevard
5
Take the ramp
234 ft
·
6 sec
6
Merge onto CR G21
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Capitol Expressway
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn right onto Narvaez Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Narvaez Avenue
Use the right lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Toward CA 87 North
Use the straight lane.
9
Merge onto CA 87
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Guadalupe Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on CA 87
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Guadalupe Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 9B
Toward US 101 North: San Francisco
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 101 North: San Francisco
13
Merge onto US 101
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Bayshore Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto US 101
36 mi
·
42 min
·
US 101
Use the slight left lane.
15
Continue on Octavia Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Octavia Boulevard
Exit 434B
Toward Octavia Boulevard, Fell Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn right onto Market Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Market Street
Use the right lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto Market Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Market Street
18
Arrive at destination
Market Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.3 mi from Seven Trees, CA · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.3 miles from Seven Trees, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in San Francisco, CA
The final approach into San Francisco, 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
$12.53 one way
$25.05 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $12.91 | $25.82 |
| premium | $6.18 | $13.25 | $26.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.03 | $24.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.72 | $2.62 |
| Efficient EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.77 | $2.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.63 | $3.49 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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.
Destination
San Francisco, CA
Morning in San Francisco on Thursday
Local time
10:18 AM
PDT
Current temp
44°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
23 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 8m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Seven Trees, CA to San Francisco, CA covers 54.5 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 101, Bayshore Freeway, Guadalupe Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.3 miles from Seven Trees, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.53 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.5 miles you will encounter 15 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: at 0.1 miles (Sylvandale Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Seven Trees Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Seven Trees, CA to San Francisco, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park and Golden Gate National Recreation Area. There are 5 parks within detour distance of this route.
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