South San Francisco

California

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Destinations

South San Francisco is located in California, approximately 8 miles from San Francisco. The most popular drive from South San Francisco is to San Francisco. Browse route details including drive time, distance, and gas costs below.

Driving Times from South San Francisco

1 destinations

Short Drives — 1

San Francisco
16 miles
34 min

Nearby Cities

Burlingame (5 mi)San Mateo (8 mi)San Francisco (8 mi)Foster City (10 mi)OAK (11 mi)Belmont (12 mi)

Routes to South San Francisco

San Francisco → South San Francisco

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is South San Francisco from San Francisco?
South San Francisco is approximately 16 miles from San Francisco, taking around 34 min.
What cities are within 3 hours of South San Francisco?
There are 2 cities within 3 hours, including San Francisco, South San Francisco.
How many routes from South San Francisco?
South San Francisco has 1 routes in our database.

How Far Is South San Francisco from Major Cities?

Approximate road distances and non-stop drive times from South San Francisco to nearby major cities. The closest major hub is San Francisco, roughly 10 miles away by road.

San Francisco~10 mi · 15 min
San Jose~45 mi · 45 min
Sacramento~95 mi · 1h 45m
Fresno~190 mi · 3h 15m
Los Angeles~410 mi · 7h

Estimates assume typical highway speeds without extended stops; actual times vary with traffic and weather.

Nearest Major Airports to South San Francisco

If part of the trip is by air, these are the closest major airports to South San Francisco by road:

San Francisco (SFO)~5 mi · 15 min
Oakland (OAK)~15 mi · 15 min

Airport drive times are door-to-terminal estimates — add time for parking and security.

Driving from South San Francisco: What to Know

South San Francisco sits in California, in the West Coast, and most trips out of town start on the local highway network before joining the interstate system. Fill up before you leave — fuel is usually cheaper in town than at highway service plazas — and check conditions before longer drives, since weather in the West Coast can change travel times considerably. The main corridor for trips listed on this page is US-101, so check for construction or closures on that route before setting out.

All drive times on this page assume normal conditions. Gas cost estimates use a 30 MPG vehicle at current average fuel prices — a hybrid or EV can cut that cost roughly in half, and you can compare electric options on our EV trip pages.

Driving from South San Francisco

South San Francisco is a popular starting point for road trips across the United States, with 3 destinations reachable by car. Whether you are planning a quick day trip to a neighboring city or an extended cross-country adventure, this page provides accurate driving times, distances, and estimated fuel costs for every route. Use the cards above to compare drive times and pick the best destination for your next trip. Each route page includes detailed information about highway options, toll costs, traffic patterns, and the best times to travel.