Day trip from San Francisco to Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa lies 78 km (49 mi) north of San Francisco, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 78 km (49 mi) apart, Santa Rosa is a realistic day trip from San Francisco: about 1 h 16 min each way by road.
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| San Francisco | Santa Rosa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 827,526 | 178,127 |
| Elevation | 28 m (92 ft) | 55 m (180 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Postal codes | 94102–94188 | 95401–95409 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Santa Rosa
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Staying in Santa Rosa
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Common questions
How far is Santa Rosa from San Francisco?
78 km (49 mi) in a straight line, north of San Francisco; by road roughly 96 km (59 mi).
How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Santa Rosa by road?
About 1 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San Francisco and Santa Rosa?
No, both are on America/Los_Angeles at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.