Distance Guide
How far is San Francisco from Berkeley?
The distance between San Francisco, CA and Berkeley, CA is about 10 miles — roughly a 11 min drive at typical highway speeds.
Distance
10 mi
Drive time
11 min
Midpoint
37.823°, -122.346°
Driving from San Francisco to Berkeley
Most drivers cover the 10-mile route in about 11 min, depending on traffic, weather, and stops. The fair midpoint — a natural place to break the trip or meet someone driving from the other direction.
Meet in the middle instead of driving the whole way
If you and a friend are both making this trip just to see each other, meeting halfway saves everyone roughly half the drive — about 5 miles each instead of 10. MidMeetup picks the exact fair midpoint and recommends restaurants, coffee shops, and bars nearby.
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