How far is El Verano, CA from San Francisco, CA?

The driving distance from El Verano, CA to San Francisco, CA is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
47.29 mi
01h 06m
Flight
36.33 mi
58.47 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.33 mi
Kilometers
58.47 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.29 mi
Kilometers
76.1 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Francisco
Thu, May 21, 7:19 AM PDT
Return by in El Verano
Thu, May 21, 8:26 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Verano
2026-05-21T06:12
Arrive San Francisco
Thu, May 21, 7:19 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:16 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in El Verano
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Santa Venetia
CA

Census-designated place in Marin County, California

From El Verano
22.4 mi
00h 33m
To San Francisco
24.9 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
El Verano Weather
CA
Live fallback forecast
91°F
Thursday
Using Sonoma as the closest live forecast in the Sonoma County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 9 mph SSW
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between El Verano and San Francisco.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between El Verano and San Francisco.

  1. 1

    Start on Grove Street

    28 m · 8 sec · Grove Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Arnold Drive

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Arnold Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Stage Gulch Road

    580 ft · 11 sec · Stage Gulch Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Arnold Drive

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Arnold Drive

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Arnold Drive

    40 m · 2 sec · Arnold Drive

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Arnold Drive

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Arnold Drive

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    589 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    149 m · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Sears Point Road

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Sears Point Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2492 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Redwood Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Redwood Highway

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Redwood Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Golden Gate Bridge

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Golden Gate Bridge

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    10 m · 1 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    40 m · 2 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    666 ft · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Presidio Parkway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Presidio Parkway

  18. 18

    Continue on Richardson Avenue

    1257 ft · 44 sec · Richardson Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Lombard Street

    601 ft · 26 sec · Lombard Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Divisadero Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Divisadero Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto California Street

    2416 ft · 1 min · California Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Webster Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Webster Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    1926 ft · 1 min · Oak Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Gough Street

    655 ft · 25 sec · Gough Street

  25. 25

    Turn slight left onto Market Street

    56 m · 16 sec · Market Street

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Market Street

    961 ft · 35 sec · Market Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between El Verano and San Francisco.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Redwood Highway
18.6 mi · 39%
Arnold Drive
11.7 mi · 25%
Sears Point Road
7.64 mi · 16%
Golden Gate Bridge
1.86 mi · 4%
Presidio Parkway
1.64 mi · 3%
Webster Street
1.04 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Redwood Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Redwood Highway

10.3 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
36.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Santa Venetia
00h 33m from El Verano
Leave By
4:16 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving El Verano and Sunny near San Francisco.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from El Verano to San Francisco?

The road trip is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km) and usually takes 01h 06m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Santa Venetia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from El Verano and 24.9 miles from San Francisco.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:16 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.63 one way or $19.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around El Verano and Sunny near San Francisco.

Stop Ideas Near Santa Venetia

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Santa Venetia and the surrounding midpoint area.
BikeLink : Richmond City Hall
Scenic stop 12.5 mi away

BikeLink : Richmond City Hall

Richmond , CA
450 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804, United States
Rating 4.0/5 32 reviews Parking lot for bicycles
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 6.4 mi away

City Hall Records

San Rafael , CA
101 Glacier Point, San Rafael, CA 94901, United States
Rating 4.4/5 7 reviews Distribution service
El Cerrito City Hall
Meeting point 14.8 mi away

El Cerrito City Hall

El Cerrito , CA
10890 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530, United States
Rating 4.6/5 9 reviews City government office
Old Maple Hall
Nearby stop 11.9 mi away

Old Maple Hall

San Pablo , CA
13831 San Pablo Ave, San Pablo, CA 94806, United States
Rating 4.7/5 48 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Santa Venetia.

RAIL

Richmond station

17 mi away
1700 Nevin Avenue
BUS

San Francisco (Wharf), California

23 mi away
Beach St. & The Embarcadero
BUS

San Francisco (Financial), California

25 mi away
5 Embarcadero Center
RAIL

Berkeley station

25 mi away
University Ave. and Third St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Verano and San Francisco. Straight-line distance: 36.33 mi (58.47 km).

El Verano

#1 El Verano

Census-designated place in California

Population4,123
Coordinates38.2976900, -122.4916500
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
San Francisco

#2 San Francisco

The seventeenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Francisco Bay Area.

Population866,606
Coordinates37.7749300, -122.4194200
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Grove Street (-122.491717, 38.29781)
End: Market Street (-122.419433, 37.774953)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.67 gal
6.32 L · about $9.63
Round trip
$19.27
3.34 gal · 12.64 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.7 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $9.63 $19.27
Mid-grade $6.07 $10.13 $20.26
Premium $6.24 $10.43 $20.85
Diesel $7.57 $12.64 $25.27

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · May 21, 2026

There is no time difference between El Verano and San Francisco. The current time is 06:12:44.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.