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Trip from San Francisco, CA to Deer Park, CA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 27m

Distance

68.3 mi

110 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 21m ★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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consolidated city and county in California, United States

San Francisco, CA

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Downtown Deer Park, CA, CA

Deer Park, CA

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Trip Overview

San Francisco, CA to Deer Park, CA is 68.3 miles and takes about 1h 27m via Saint Helena Highway, Eastshore Freeway, and Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip takes you from the Pacific Coast region to another part of the Pacific Coast, staying within California. It's a manageable drive, mostly on major roadways, making it a straightforward option for a single-day excursion. Consider this route if you're looking for a relatively quick journey with a predictable driving experience.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Saint Helena Highway 21.7 mi 25m
Eastshore Freeway 14.3 mi 16m
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 11.3 mi 15m
Broadway Street 4 mi 4m
Linus F. Claeys Freeway 3.5 mi 3m
Main Street 2.4 mi 2m
Sonoma Boulevard 1.6 mi 1m
Deer Park Road 1.5 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Saint Helena Highway — 21.7 mi, about 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Francisco, CA and Deer Park, CA.

1

Start on Market Street

312 ft · 7 sec · Market Street
2

Turn right onto 11th Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · 11th Street
3

Turn left onto Bryant Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Bryant Street
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 25 sec
Toward I 80 East: Oakland Use the left / straight lanes.
5

Merge onto I 80

0.9 mi · 1 min · Route 80
6

Continue on I 80

6.4 mi · 9 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 45 sec
Toward I 80 East Use the slight left lane.
8

Merge onto I 880

407 ft · 6 sec · Nimitz Freeway
9

Continue on I 80; I 580

3.3 mi · 4 min · Eastshore Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

7.4 mi · 8 min · Eastshore Freeway
Toward I 80 East: Vallejo, Sacramento Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on I 80

3.2 mi · 3 min · Eastshore Freeway
Exit 21 Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12

Continue on I 80

3.5 mi · 3 min · Linus F. Claeys Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Continue on I 80

0.3 mi · 26 sec · Eastshore Freeway
14

Continue on I 80

1.0 mi · 1 min · Carquinez Bridge
15

Continue on I 80

4.9 mi · 5 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Exit 33 Toward CA 37: Napa, Novato, Auto Mall, Columbus Parkway Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward CA 37: Napa Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Continue on CA 37

1.5 mi · 1 min · CA 37
Toward CA 37 Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Exit 19 Toward CA 29: Napa, Sonoma Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Turn right onto CA 29

1.6 mi · 1 min · Sonoma Boulevard
Use the right lane.
21

Continue on CA 29

4.0 mi · 4 min · Broadway Street
Use the straight lane.
22

Continue on CA 29

1.3 mi · 1 min · Napa–Vallejo Highway
Use the left lane.
23

Continue on CA 12; CA 29

22 mi · 25 min · Saint Helena Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Continue on CA 29; CA 128

2.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street
25

Turn right onto Deer Park Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · Deer Park Road
26

Turn right onto Mund Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Mund Road
27

Arrive at destination

Mund Road

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Solano County, California, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Vallejo, CA

34 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

El Cerrito, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

American Canyon, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 34.1 miles from San Francisco, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 8.7 and 35 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
8.7 mi into trip | ~14m in

Take the exit toward I 80 East

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 80 East
8
12.6 mi into trip | ~19m in | I 80 / Eastshore Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80 / Eastshore Freeway toward I 80 East: Vallejo, Sacramento

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 80 East: Vallejo, Sacramento
8
32.9 mi into trip | ~43m in

Take the exit toward CA 37: Napa, Novato, Auto Mall, Columbus Parkway

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 33 Toward CA 37: Napa, Novato, Auto Mall, Columbus...
7
33.1 mi into trip | ~43m in

Keep slight left at fork toward CA 37: Napa

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward CA 37: Napa
8
35 mi into trip | ~45m in

Take the exit toward CA 29: Napa, Sonoma Boulevard

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 19 Toward CA 29: Napa, Sonoma Boulevard

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.70 one way

$31.40 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $16.18 $32.35
premium $6.18 $16.61 $33.22
diesel $5.61 $15.08 $30.16

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$16

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.5 0 $7.17 $3.28
Efficient EV 17.1 0 $5.98 $2.73
EV Truck/SUV 27.3 0 $9.56 $4.37

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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 16, 2026

Origin

San Francisco, CA

Late night in San Francisco on Sunday

Local time

3:19 AM

PDT

Current temp

70°F

Sunny

N 5 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 10:43AM PDT until April 17 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Medford OR

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 10:32AM PDT until April 17 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

Destination

Deer Park, CA

Late night in Deer Park on Sunday

Local time

3:19 AM

PDT

Current temp

--

Unavailable

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Road read

1h 27m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive offers a mixed experience, with about 30% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on the Eastshore Freeway and Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, likely providing a faster pace. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 21.7 miles on Saint Helena Highway, which might offer a change of scenery or a more winding path. Expect the road conditions to shift as you transition between these different types of thoroughfares.

30% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.7 mi on Saint Helena Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

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 8.7 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.3 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 8.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.6 miles (I 80 / Eastshore Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between San Francisco, CA and Deer Park, CA, road signs point toward Sacramento, Novato and Auto Mall.

Sacramento

12.6 mi in | ~19m | via I 80

Novato

32.9 mi in | ~43m

Auto Mall

32.9 mi in | ~43m

About the Cities

Starting in San Francisco, CA

Full guide →

“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

  • • 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

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 68.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (30%). 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 21.7 miles on Saint Helena 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 Deer Park, CA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 8.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.6 miles (I 80 / Eastshore Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 Deer Park, CA before heading back.

How this page is built

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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