El Dorado Hills to San Francisco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

96.1 miles 154.6 km · straight line
114.9 miles actual route 184.9 km · driving distance
2h 19min estimated drive time
$11 - $14 estimated fuel cost
~42min flight time · usually no direct flights
229° SW bearing direction

How far is El Dorado Hills from San Francisco?

The distance from El Dorado Hills to San Francisco is 96.1 miles (154.6 km) as the crow flies. San Francisco is located SW of El Dorado Hills. By car, the driving distance is approximately 114.9 miles, taking about 2h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 42min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for El Dorado Hills and San Francisco. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from El Dorado Hills to San Francisco

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 19min $11 - $14 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 47min $9–$17* Budget
Train ~2h 12min $14–$40* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between El Dorado Hills & San Francisco

Quick Facts

El Dorado Hills
38.69°N, 121.08°W
America/Los_Angeles
234m elevation
San Francisco
37.77°N, 122.42°W
America/Los_Angeles
16m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 32 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 259.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM