San Francisco to Sonoma: Road Trip Guide & Distance

35.8 miles 57.6 km · straight line
45.9 miles actual route 73.8 km · driving distance
1h 8min estimated drive time
$4 - $5 estimated fuel cost
~34min flight time · usually no direct flights
357° N bearing direction

How far is San Francisco from Sonoma?

The distance from San Francisco to Sonoma is 35.8 miles (57.6 km) as the crow flies. Sonoma is located N of San Francisco. By car, the driving distance is approximately 45.9 miles, taking about 1h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 34min. 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 San Francisco and Sonoma. 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 San Francisco to Sonoma

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 8min $4 - $5 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between San Francisco & Sonoma

Quick Facts

San Francisco
37.77°N, 122.42°W
America/Los_Angeles
16m elevation
Sonoma
38.29°N, 122.46°W
America/Los_Angeles
18m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 12 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 3 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 695.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM