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Trip from Seven Trees, CA to San Francisco, CA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 8m

Distance

54.5 mi

88 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 3m ★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 5m

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

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neighborhood of San Jose, California, United States

Seven Trees, CA

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consolidated city and county in California, United States

San Francisco, CA

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Trip Overview

If you are planning to travel from Seven Trees to San Francisco, expect a straightforward journey covering 55.2 miles. This trip typically takes about 1 hour and 3 minutes to complete, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Since the route stays entirely within the Pacific Coast region, you won't experience significant geographic shifts, but you should budget approximately $13 for fuel. Because this is a relatively short trip, there is no need to split it into an overnight stay. It serves as a practical, direct link between these two California locations, providing a clear path for your travel plans.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 101 35.8 mi 42m
Bayshore Freeway 7.5 mi 8m
Guadalupe Freeway 4.5 mi 5m
Guadalupe Parkway 3 mi 3m
East Capitol Expressway 1.7 mi 2m
Octavia Boulevard 0.5 mi <1m
Market Street 0.3 mi 1m
Narvaez Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 101 — 35.8 mi, about 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Seven Trees, CA and San Francisco, CA.

1

Start on Water Street

0.1 mi · 40 sec · Water Street
2

Turn left onto Sylvandale Avenue

309 ft · 15 sec · Sylvandale Avenue
3

Turn right onto Rancho Drive

276 ft · 19 sec · Rancho Drive
4

Turn left onto Seven Trees Boulevard

388 ft · 17 sec · Seven Trees Boulevard
5

Take the ramp

234 ft · 6 sec
6

Merge onto CR G21

1.7 mi · 2 min · East Capitol Expressway
Use the straight lane.
7

Turn right onto Narvaez Avenue

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Narvaez Avenue
Use the right lane.
8

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 18 sec
Toward CA 87 North Use the straight lane.
9

Merge onto CA 87

3.0 mi · 3 min · Guadalupe Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on CA 87

4.5 mi · 5 min · Guadalupe Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Exit 9B Toward US 101 North: San Francisco Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward US 101 North: San Francisco
13

Merge onto US 101

7.5 mi · 8 min · Bayshore Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight left at fork onto US 101

36 mi · 42 min · US 101
Use the slight left lane.
15

Continue on Octavia Boulevard

0.5 mi · 42 sec · Octavia Boulevard
Exit 434B Toward Octavia Boulevard, Fell Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Turn right onto Market Street

0.1 mi · 31 sec · Market Street
Use the right lane.
17

Keep slight right at fork onto Market Street

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Market Street
18

Arrive at destination

Market Street

Where to Stop

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

city in San Mateo County, California, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Foster City, CA

27 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

Santa Clara, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Foster City, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 27.3 miles from Seven Trees, 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 0.1 and 18 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Sylvandale Avenue

Turn left onto Sylvandale Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | Seven Trees Boulevard

Turn left onto Seven Trees Boulevard

Navigation decision point

7
2.2 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the ramp toward CA 87 North

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward CA 87 North
8
9.9 mi into trip | ~13m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 101 North: San Francisco

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 9B Toward US 101 North: San Francisco
6
18 mi into trip | ~23m in | US 101

Keep slight left at fork onto US 101

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.35 one way

$24.71 round trip

$5.76/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.96 $12.78 $25.56
premium $6.09 $13.07 $26.14
diesel $5.40 $11.59 $23.19

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$12

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16.3 0 $5.72 $2.62
Efficient EV 13.6 0 $4.77 $2.18
EV Truck/SUV 21.8 0 $7.63 $3.49

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (68% 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 24, 2026

Origin

Seven Trees, CA

Evening in Seven Trees on Saturday

Local time

6:26 PM

PDT

Current temp

71°F

Sunny

NW 5 to 9 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 24 at 11:32AM PDT until April 26 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Phoenix AZ

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 24 at 11:32AM PDT until April 26 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Phoenix AZ

Destination

San Francisco, CA

Evening in San Francisco on Saturday

Local time

6:26 PM

PDT

Current temp

64°F

Mostly Sunny

WSW 6 to 10 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 24 at 11:32AM PDT until April 26 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Phoenix AZ

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 24 at 11:32AM PDT until April 26 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Phoenix AZ

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

7 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

1h 8m 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. You will navigate through local roads including Sylvandale Avenue, Rancho Drive, and Seven Trees Boulevard to reach your destination. With a 0% highway share, the experience is defined by local turns rather than long, monotonous stretches of freeway driving. This technical, local-focused profile means you will be consistently navigating transitions rather than cruising in a straight line. Keep your focus on the road as you make your way through these residential and community connectors.

96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 35.8 mi on US 101.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 101 and Bayshore Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Sylvandale Avenue.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.5 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 0.1 miles (Sylvandale Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Seven Trees Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Starting in Seven Trees, CA

Full guide →

Founded 2009

Arriving 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 8m. Total distance: 54.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 35.8 miles on US 101. 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.

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 0.1 miles (Sylvandale Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Seven Trees Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park and Golden Gate National Recreation Area (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.

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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