Half Moon Bay to San Francisco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

21.5 miles 34.6 km · straight line
29.7 miles actual route 47.8 km · driving distance
42min estimated drive time
$3 - $4 estimated fuel cost
~33min flight time · usually no direct flights
N bearing direction

How far is Half Moon Bay from San Francisco?

The distance from Half Moon Bay to San Francisco is 21.5 miles (34.6 km) as the crow flies. San Francisco is located N of Half Moon Bay. By car, the driving distance is approximately 29.7 miles, taking about 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 33min. Both are located in United States.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. 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 Half Moon Bay 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 Half Moon Bay to San Francisco

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 42min $3 - $4 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between Half Moon Bay & San Francisco

Quick Facts

Half Moon Bay
37.46°N, 122.43°W
America/Los_Angeles
10m 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 7 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 2 hours
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM