Origin
Ukiah, CA
Afternoon in Ukiah on Sunday
Local time
12:54 PM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ukiah, CA to San Francisco, CA
Drive Time
2h 4m
Distance
115.3 mi
186 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 55m
★
6 AM
2h 4m
8 AM
2h 22m
10 AM
2h 10m
12 PM
2h 9m
3 PM
2h 11m
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.
Ukiah, CA
Stephen Leonardi
San Francisco, CA
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
The drive from Ukiah, CA to San Francisco, CA covers 115.3 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 East Perkins Street, Redwood Highway, Golden Gate Bridge for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.70 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
57.7 miles from Ukiah, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 4m drive with frequent turns across 115.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Perkins Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Ukiah, CA to San Francisco, CA is easy. At 2h 4m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ukiah, CA to San Francisco, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Perkins Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Redwood Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Golden Gate Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Presidio Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Richardson Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lombard Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Divisadero Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| California Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Perkins Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ukiah, CA and San Francisco, CA.
1
Start on North State Street
56 ft
·
9 sec
·
North State Street
2
Turn left onto East Perkins Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Perkins Street
3
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
4
Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway
97 mi
·
1 hr 55 min
·
Redwood Highway
5
Keep slight left to continue on Redwood Highway
10 mi
·
13 min
·
Redwood Highway
6
Continue on Golden Gate Bridge
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Golden Gate Bridge
7
Merge slight left
33 ft
8
Keep slight left
131 ft
·
2 sec
9
Keep slight left
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
10
Continue on Presidio Parkway
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Presidio Parkway
11
Continue on Richardson Avenue
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Richardson Avenue
12
Continue on Lombard Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Lombard Street
13
Turn right onto Divisadero Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Divisadero Street
14
Turn left onto California Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
California Street
15
Turn right onto Webster Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Webster Street
16
Turn left onto Oak Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Oak Street
17
Turn right onto Gough Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Gough Street
18
Turn slight left onto Market Street
184 ft
·
16 sec
·
Market Street
19
Keep slight right to continue on Market Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Market Street
20
Arrive at your destination
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 57.7 miles from Ukiah, CA, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
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 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.7 miles or 1h 2m 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 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near San Francisco, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Ukiah, 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 Ukiah, CA
This is one driving day of about 115.3 miles and 2h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ukiah, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.7 mi from Ukiah, CA · 1h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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 57.7 miles from Ukiah, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around San Francisco, CA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.70 one way
$53.40 round trip
$5.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.07 | $27.54 | $55.07 |
| premium | $6.24 | $28.34 | $56.68 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $25.62 | $51.23 |
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
$27
Tolls
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.6 | 0 | $12.11 | $5.53 |
| Efficient EV | 28.8 | 0 | $10.09 | $4.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.1 | 0 | $16.14 | $7.38 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 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
Afternoon in San Francisco on Sunday
Local time
12:54 PM
PDT
Current temp
70°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
21 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
2h 4m 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 Ukiah, CA to San Francisco, CA covers 115.3 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 East Perkins Street, Redwood Highway, Golden Gate Bridge. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.7 miles from Ukiah, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.70 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.
The drive from Ukiah, CA to San Francisco, CA is easy. At 2h 4m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ukiah, CA to San Francisco, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Ukiah, CA to San Francisco, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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