Distance Guide
How far is San Francisco from Sacramento?
The distance between San Francisco, CA and Sacramento, CA is about 75 miles — roughly a 1 hr 22 min drive at typical highway speeds.
Distance
75 mi
Drive time
1 hr 22 min
Midpoint
38.178°, -121.957°
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Midpoint
38.1783°, -121.9569°
San Francisco and Sacramento are about 75 miles apart — each person drives roughly 38 miles.
Sample of top spots near this midpoint
Coffee
Roastery & Co.
★ 4.8 · Open · Quick stop
Brunch
Sunday Skillet
★ 4.7 · Open · Patio seating
Bar
The Halfway House
★ 4.6 · Open · Walkable
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Driving from San Francisco to Sacramento
Most drivers cover the 75-mile route in about 1 hr 22 min, depending on traffic, weather, and stops. The fair midpoint lands Fairfield or Davis — 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 38 miles each instead of 75. MidMeetup picks the exact fair midpoint and recommends restaurants, coffee shops, and bars nearby.
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