Planning a trip from Loma Rica to San Francisco? This 140.5-mile journey will take you about 2 hours and 53 minutes, making it a very manageable one-day drive. You'll primarily be on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, CA 70, and the Eastshore Freeway. With a fuel cost estimated at $32, it's an economical option for heading from the Pacific Coast region to its more urbanized Pacific Coast counterpart. The drive offers a mixed experience, so buckle up for a straightforward trip into the Bay Area.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
70.2 miles from Loma Rica, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 28m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
56.3 mi
1h 7m
CA 70
17.5 mi
20m
Eastshore Freeway
15.2 mi
17m
Loma Rica Road
9 mi
13m
Golden State Highway
7.7 mi
8m
Browns Valley Road
5.9 mi
8m
Bernie Richter Memorial Highway
4.9 mi
5m
E Street
4.2 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 56.3 mi, about 1h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Loma Rica, CA and San Francisco, CA.
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Start on Loma Rica Road
9.0 mi·13 min·Loma Rica Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto CA 20
5.9 mi·8 min·Browns Valley Road
3
Continue on CA 20
0.5 mi·1 min·East 12th Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto CA 20; CA 70
0.5 mi·1 min·B Street
5
Turn right onto 5th Street
0.2 mi·31 sec·5th Street
6
Turn left onto CA 70
4.2 mi·5 min·E Street
7
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 70
18 mi·20 min·CA 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto CA 99
4.9 mi·5 min·Bernie Richter Memorial Highway
9
Continue on CA 99
7.7 mi·8 min·Golden State Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 5
2.3 mi·2 min·Westside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Exit 522Toward I 80 East, I 80 West: Reno, San FranciscoUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 80 West: San FranciscoUse the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 80
4.2 mi·4 min·North Sacramento Beltline Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 80
3.9 mi·4 min·Yolo Causeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 80
50 mi·58 min·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 80
1.0 mi·1 min·Carquinez Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on I 80
0.3 mi·24 sec·Eastshore Freeway
18
Continue on I 80
3.4 mi·3 min·Linus F. Claeys Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on I 80
14 mi·16 min·Eastshore Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit onto Eastshore Freeway
0.8 mi·1 min·Eastshore Freeway
Toward San FranciscoUse the slight left lane.
21
Merge onto I 80
0.4 mi·33 sec·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Turn slight left onto I 80
0.4 mi·33 sec·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
23
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
5.5 mi·8 min·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the slight left lane.
24
Continue on I 80
0.3 mi·24 sec·Route 80
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
25
Continue on I 80
0.8 mi·1 min·Route 80
Exit 2AUse the straight / slight left lanes.
26
Continue on I 80
0.4 mi·32 sec·Route 80
Exit 1AUse the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·38 sec
Exit 1BToward US 101 North: Golden Gate BridgeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Merge onto US 101
0.3 mi·25 sec·Central Freeway
29
Continue on Octavia Boulevard
0.5 mi·42 sec·Octavia Boulevard
Exit 434BToward Octavia Boulevard, Fell StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Turn right onto Market Street
0.1 mi·31 sec·Market Street
Use the right lane.
31
Keep slight right at fork onto Market Street
0.2 mi·35 sec·Market Street
32
Arrive at destination
Market Street
Trip Plan
For this relatively short 2 hour and 53 minute drive, you have flexibility with your departure time. Leaving early can help you beat any potential traffic as you near San Francisco. While only one stop is technically listed, consider taking a short break midway to stretch your legs, especially during the 56.3-mile stretch on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. With a fuel cost around $32, keeping your tank topped off before you leave Loma Rica is a good idea to avoid any last-minute gas station searches.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 70.2 miles from Loma Rica, CA, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.3 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 31 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.2 miles or 1h 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 20m
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 Loma Rica, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Loma Rica, CA
This is one driving day of about 140.5 miles and 2h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Loma Rica, 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 Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 56.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 20.5 and 139.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
20.5 mi into trip|~30m in|CA 70
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 70
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
53 mi into trip|~1h 7m in
Take the exit toward I 80 East, I 80 West: Reno, San Francisco
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 522
Toward I 80 East, I 80 West: Reno, San Francisc...
7
53.1 mi into trip|~1h 7m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 80 West: San Francisco
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 80 West: San Francisco
6
130.7 mi into trip|~2h 38m in|Eastshore Freeway
Take the exit onto Eastshore Freeway toward San Francisco
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward San Francisco
8
139.1 mi into trip|~2h 50m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 101 North: Golden Gate Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1B
Toward US 101 North: Golden Gate Bridge
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.29 one way
$64.59 round trip
$5.84/gal25.4 MPG avg49 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$6.02
$33.28
$66.55
premium
$6.18
$34.17
$68.34
diesel
$5.61
$31.02
$62.04
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
42.2
0
$14.75
$6.74
Efficient EV
35.1
0
$12.29
$5.62
EV Truck/SUV
56.2
0
$19.67
$8.99
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Loma Rica, CA
Late night
in Loma Rica on Tuesday
Local time
4:03 AM
PDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
San Francisco, CA
Late night
in San Francisco on Tuesday
Local time
4:03 AM
PDT
Current temp
46°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
5 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
2h 53m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Established in 1988, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park celebrates America’s maritime heritage on the Pacific Coast. Our 50-acre park has grown around Aquatic Park Cove, a protected area...
2 mi from route
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 140.5
Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Celebrate and honor the contributions and sacrifices of American civilians on the WWII home front. Discover how diverse communities lived, worked, and interacted. Many faces, many stories, many truths...
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
Free
near mile 125.9
On July 17, 1944, a massive explosion jolted the San Francisco East Bay area, shattering windows and lighting up the night sky. At Port Chicago Naval Magazine, 320 men were killed instantly when two s...
11 mi from route
~27 min detour
Free
near mile 111.4
Experience a park so rich it supports 19 distinct ecosystems with over 2,000 plant and animal species. Go for a hike, enjoy a vista, have a picnic or learn about the centuries of overlapping history f...
12 mi from route
~29 min detour
Free
near mile 140.5
Walk among old growth coast redwoods, cooling their roots in the fresh water of Redwood Creek and lifting their crowns to reach the sun and fog. Federally protected as a National Monument since 1908,...
12 mi from route
~30 min detour
$15
near mile 140.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive features a significant 32% on highways, offering stretches of faster travel. You'll encounter the longest uninterrupted segment of 56.3 miles on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, providing a good opportunity to settle in. The 'mixed drive' profile suggests you'll transition between these quicker sections and potentially more varied road conditions as you get closer to your destination. Expect a progression from more open highway to a more developed corridor as you approach San Francisco.
32% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 56.3 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 20.5 miles in near CA 70.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 140.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 20.5 miles (CA 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 53 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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
•Golden Gate Bridge — suspension bridge on the San Francisco Bay
•Alcatraz Island — island in San Francisco, California, United States of America
•San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge — suspension bridge connecting San Francisco and Oakland, California, USA
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 53m. Total distance: 140.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 56.3 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at San Francisco, CA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 20.5 miles (CA 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 53 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park and Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial (5 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at San Francisco, CA before heading back.
