Day trip from San Francisco to Modesto
Modesto lies 126 km (78 mi) east of San Francisco, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 126 km (78 mi) apart, Modesto is a realistic day trip from San Francisco: about 2 h 3 min each way by road.
| San Francisco | Modesto | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 827,526 | 211,266 |
| Elevation | 28 m (92 ft) | 29 m (95 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Postal codes | 94102–94188 | 95350–95397 |
What to see in Modesto
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Stanislaus County Library | 2,321,449 | 2016 |
The busiest is Stanislaus County Library at 2,321,449 visitors in 2016. At that volume, anything with a gate is worth a timed ticket or an early start.
Where to book tours and tickets in Modesto
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Staying in Modesto
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Common questions
How far is Modesto from San Francisco?
126 km (78 mi) in a straight line, east of San Francisco; by road roughly 154 km (96 mi).
How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Modesto by road?
About 2 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San Francisco and Modesto?
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.