Patterson to San Francisco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

73.6 miles 118.5 km · straight line
87.2 miles actual route 140.3 km · driving distance
1h 43min estimated drive time
$8 - $10 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
287° WNW bearing direction

How far is Patterson from San Francisco?

The distance from Patterson to San Francisco is 73.6 miles (118.5 km) as the crow flies. San Francisco is located WNW of Patterson. By car, the driving distance is approximately 87.2 miles, taking about 1h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 39min. 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 Patterson 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 Patterson to San Francisco

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 43min $8 - $10 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 4min $7–$13* Budget
Train ~1h 38min $10–$31* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Patterson & San Francisco

Quick Facts

Patterson
37.47°N, 121.13°W
America/Los_Angeles
31m 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 25 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 338.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM