Traveling from San Francisco to Sedco Hills covers 450.4 miles, a journey that typically requires about 8 hours and 27 minutes of driving time. Because of the duration, planning for two days on the road is highly recommended to keep the pace comfortable. You will start your journey on 11th and Bryant Streets before transitioning onto I-80 East to clear the city. Budget approximately $104 for fuel to complete this trip across the Pacific Coast region. While it is technically possible to push through in a single day, breaking the drive into two segments makes the trip significantly more manageable.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
225.2 miles from San Francisco, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 10m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Westside Freeway
224.4 mi
4h
I 5 Truck
58.4 mi
1h 6m
Foothill Freeway
44 mi
50m
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
29.3 mi
33m
Corona Freeway
18.3 mi
21m
William Elton Brown Freeway
17 mi
18m
MacArthur Freeway
15.9 mi
18m
Chino Valley Freeway
12.8 mi
14m
Longest stretch:
Westside Freeway
— 224.4 mi, about 4h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Francisco, CA and Sedco Hills, 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: OaklandUse the left / straight lanes.
5
Merge onto I 80
0.9 mi·1 min·Route 80
6
Continue on I 80
5.8 mi·8 min·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Take the exit
1.0 mi·1 min
Exit 8BToward I 580 East: Downtown Oakland, Hayward-StocktonUse the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 580
16 mi·18 min·MacArthur Freeway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Merge onto I 580
12 mi·13 min·Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 580
18 mi·20 min·Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 580
11 mi·11 min·William Elton Brown Freeway
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 580
5.9 mi·6 min·William Elton Brown Freeway
13
Merge onto I 5
224 mi·4 hr·Westside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 Truck
58 mi·1 hr 6 min·I 5 Truck
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
2.0 mi·2 min·Golden State Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·17 sec
Exit 161AToward I 210 East: PasadenaUse the slight right lane.
17
Continue on I 210
24 mi·28 min·Foothill Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto I 210
19 mi·22 min·Foothill Freeway
Toward CA 134 West, I 210 East: San Bernardino, VenturaUse the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork onto I 210
0.5 mi·32 sec·Foothill Freeway
20
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Exit 44AToward CA 57 South: Santa AnaUse the slight right lane.
21
Continue on CA 57
3.2 mi·3 min·Orange Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
1.1 mi·2 min
Exit 22CToward CA 71: CoronaUse the slight right lane.
23
Continue on CA 71
13 mi·14 min·Chino Valley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Continue on CA 71
2.9 mi·3 min·Corona Freeway
25
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward CA 91 East: RiversideUse the slight left lane.
26
Merge onto CA 91
3.9 mi·4 min·Riverside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Take the exit onto Corona Freeway
0.8 mi·55 sec·Corona Freeway
Exit 51Toward I 15 North, I 15 South: Barstow, San DiegoUse the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Keep slight right at fork onto Corona Freeway
0.5 mi·58 sec·Corona Freeway
Toward I 15 South: San DiegoUse the slight right lane.
29
Merge onto I 15
14 mi·15 min·Corona Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Continue on I 15
7.5 mi·8 min·Temecula Valley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 73Toward Diamond Drive, Railroad Canyon RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Turn right onto Diamond Drive
0.1 mi·20 sec·Diamond Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
33
Turn left onto Mission Trail
1.4 mi·2 min·Mission Trail
34
Turn left onto Olive Street
117 ft·3 sec·Olive Street
35
Arrive at destination
Olive Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 8-hour and 27-minute trip, aim to split your travel into two days to account for the technical nature of the local roads. Plan for at least two intentional stops to stretch your legs and break up the turn-heavy segments. Since you are relying on local streets rather than major highways, check your navigation frequently to ensure you stay on the correct path through complex intersections. Keep that $104 fuel budget in mind as you map out your refueling points, as local roads may offer fewer convenient gas stations than a major interstate route. Prioritize leaving early in the morning to navigate the initial urban segments before traffic volumes peak.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 225.2 miles from San Francisco, CA, or about 4h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 224.4 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 99 miles or 1h 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 225.2 miles or 4h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 225.2 miles or 4h 10m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 7h 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sedco Hills, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving San Francisco, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from San Francisco, CA
Aim for roughly 225 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Sedco Hills, CA
Aim for roughly 225 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 99 miles from San Francisco, CA.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Westside Freeway for about 224.4 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 27
5 decision points cluster between mile 8 and 448.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
8 mi into trip|~13m in
Take the exit toward I 580 East: Downtown Oakland, Hayward-Stockton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 8B
Toward I 580 East: Downtown Oakland, Hayward-St...
7
356 mi into trip|~6h 34m in
Take the exit toward I 210 East: Pasadena
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 161A
Toward I 210 East: Pasadena
8
380.7 mi into trip|~7h 3m in|I 210 / Foothill Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 210 / Foothill Freeway toward CA 134 West, I 210 East: San Bernardino, Ventura
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward CA 134 West, I 210 East: San Bernardino,...
8
425.6 mi into trip|~7h 58m in|Corona Freeway
Take the exit onto Corona Freeway toward I 15 North, I 15 South: Barstow, San Diego
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 51
Toward I 15 North, I 15 South: Barstow, San Die...
8
448.6 mi into trip|~8h 23m in
Take the exit toward Diamond Drive, Railroad Canyon Road
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 73
Toward Diamond Drive, Railroad Canyon Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$103.52 one way
$207.04 round trip
$5.84/gal25.4 MPG avg158 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$6.02
$106.68
$213.35
premium
$6.18
$109.53
$219.06
diesel
$5.61
$99.44
$198.89
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$104
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$234–$344
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 157.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $47 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
135.1
1
$47.29
$21.62
Efficient EV
112.6
1
$39.41
$18.02
EV Truck/SUV
180.2
2
$63.06
$28.83
Gas CO2
158 kg
EV CO2
53 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 19, 2026
Origin
San Francisco, CA
Afternoon
in San Francisco on Sunday
Local time
1:21 PM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Sedco Hills, CA
Afternoon
in Sedco Hills on Sunday
Local time
1:21 PM
PDT
Current temp
50°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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
4 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
8h 27m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy, local driving experience rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Since the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for constant maneuvering on local roads rather than high-speed cruising. The route demands your full attention as you navigate through various turns, making it more mentally engaging than a standard freeway commute. Because the road conditions shift frequently, you will find that the drive requires consistent focus throughout the 450.4-mile distance. Anticipate a technical drive that keeps you active behind the wheel from start to finish.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 224.4 mi on Westside Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Westside Freeway and I 5 Truck. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8 miles in.
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 27 significant decision points across 450.4 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 8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 356 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 380.7 miles (I 210 / Foothill Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Sedco Hills, CA, road signs point toward Ventura and San Diego.
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
The longest stretch is about 224.4 miles on Westside Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 225 miles on day one.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Sedco Hills, 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 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 356 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 380.7 miles (I 210 / Foothill Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.5 hours each way, a round trip means 16.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Sedco Hills, CA before the return drive.
