Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
10.7 mi
17 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Emeryville, CA
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San Francisco, CA
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Emeryville, CA to San Francisco, CA is 10.7 miles and takes about 18m via Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive connects two points within the Pacific Coast region, both in California. It's a turn-heavy local drive, best suited for a quick hop rather than an extended journey. Consider this route for its directness and minimal time commitment, perfect for those looking to reach their destination without a significant time investment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Route 80 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Mandela Parkway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Grand Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Octavia Boulevard | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Market Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Central Freeway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Campbell Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Emeryville, CA and San Francisco, CA.
Start on Park Avenue
Turn left onto Hollis Street
Turn right onto 40th Street
Turn left onto Horton Street
Turn right onto Mandela Parkway
Turn slight right onto Campbell Street
Turn right onto West Grand Avenue
Take the ramp
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 80
Continue on I 80
Continue on I 80
Continue on I 80
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto US 101
Continue on Octavia Boulevard
Turn right onto Market Street
Keep slight right at fork onto Market Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Hollis Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto 40th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Horton Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto West Grand Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward US 101 North: Golden Gate Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$2.46 one way
$4.92 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $2.53 | $5.07 |
| premium | $6.18 | $2.60 | $5.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Emeryville on Tuesday
Local time
6:49 AM
PDT
Current temp
74°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Morning in San Francisco on Tuesday
Local time
6:49 AM
PDT
Current temp
73°F
Mostly Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This route is characterized by its frequent turns, making it a very hands-on driving experience. With only 22% of the drive on highways, you'll spend most of your time navigating local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 5.1 miles on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, after which you'll encounter more urban navigation. Expect a driving feel that requires constant attention to your surroundings and directions, a departure from a steady highway cruise.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Hollis Street.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 10.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 18m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Hollis Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (40th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (Horton Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Emeryville, CA and San Francisco, CA, road signs point toward Hayward and Stockton.
Hayward
Stockton
Founded 1896
“Frisco” · Founded 1776
The centerpiece of the Bay Area, San Francisco is one of the most visited cities in the world, and with good reason. The cultural center of northern California, San Francisco is renowned for its mixture of scenic beauty and unique culture that makes it one of the most vibrant and desirable cities in the nation, if not the world. Sandwiched between the San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean on a small square of land seven miles (11 km) on each side, San Francisco offers a wealth of treasures for the visitor, from the windswept and often foggy bay to the steep hills lined with Victorian homes that overlook the spectacular scenery of the city.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 10.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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