How far is it from San Francisco, CA, to Pacifica, CA, ?

The distance between San Francisco, CA, and Pacifica, CA, is 13 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from San Francisco, CA, to Pacifica, CA, ?

The drive from San Francisco, CA, to Pacifica, CA, takes approximately 25 min by car.

What is the best route from San Francisco, CA, to Pacifica, CA, ?

The fastest route from San Francisco, CA, to Pacifica, CA, covers 13 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Which direction is Pacifica, CA from San Francisco, CA?

Pacifica, CA lies roughly to the south of San Francisco, CA.

Are there charging stations between San Francisco, CA and Pacifica, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from San Francisco, CA to Pacifica, CA, including 1001 Harrison St (350 kW); 2860 16th St (350 kW); AMC Parking Lot Geary Blvd (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 325.

San Francisco, CA Pacifica, CA

Distance: 13 miDuration: 25 min

Driving from San Francisco, CA to Pacifica, CA takes about 25 min via CA 1. The distance is 13 mi. The straight-line distance is 11 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions11 · 13 mi

This 12-mile stretch starts with a 21-minute run down Gardenside Drive. From there, the route follows Portola Drive and CA 1 toward Pacifica, ending where the Santa Cruz Mountains hit the coast.

1 Depart right onto Gardenside Drive 1 mi
2 Turn right onto Burnett Avenue 1 mi
3 Turn right onto Portola Drive 2 mi
4 Continue straight onto Junipero Serra Boulevard 3 mi
5 Merge slightly right onto Junipero Serra Freeway 2 mi
6 Keep slightly right 4 mi
7 Continue straight onto Cabrillo Highway 2 mi
8 Turn sharp left onto Reina del Mar Avenue 1 mi

9 Continue right onto Reina del Mar Avenue 1 mi
10 Turn right onto Juanita Avenue 154 yd
11 Arrive right onto Juanita Avenue

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The return trip from Pacifica, CA to San Francisco, CA covers roughly the same distance, 13 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

325 chargers

1001 Harrison StCCS, CHAdeMO, Tesla · 1001 Harrison St., San Francisco, CA, 94103350 kW
2860 16th StCCS, CHAdeMO · 2860 16th St, San Francisco, CA, 94103350 kW
AMC Parking Lot Geary BlvdCCS, CHAdeMO · 1000 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA, 94109350 kW
Bayview Plaza San FranciscoCCS · 3911 3rd St, San Francisco, CA, 94124350 kW
Chase Bank - 1200 El Camino RealCCS, CHAdeMO · 1200 El Camino Real, San Bruno, CA, 94066350 kW

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No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Popular routes from destination

This 12-mile stretch starts with a 21-minute run down Gardenside Drive. From there, the route follows Portola Drive and CA 1 toward Pacifica, ending where the Santa Cruz Mountains hit the coast.

Popular destinations close by

Pacifica, CA → Brisbane, CA11 mi · 25 min Pacifica, CA → Burlingame, CA12 mi · 25 min Pacifica, CA → Daly City, CA7 mi · 15 min Pacifica, CA → Sausalito, CA20 mi · 40 min Pacifica, CA → San Miguel, CA41 mi · 1 h Pacifica, CA → Union City, CA36 mi · 55 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 2, 2026.

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How far is it from San Francisco, CA, {fromState} to Pacifica, CA, {toState}?: The distance between San Francisco, CA, {fromState} and Pacifica, CA, {toState} is 13 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from San Francisco, CA, {fromState} to Pacifica, CA, {toState}?: The drive from San Francisco, CA, {fromState} to Pacifica, CA, {toState} takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from San Francisco, CA, {fromState} to Pacifica, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from San Francisco, CA, {fromState} to Pacifica, CA, {toState} covers 13 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is Pacifica, CA from San Francisco, CA?: Pacifica, CA lies roughly to the south of San Francisco, CA.
Are there charging stations between San Francisco, CA and Pacifica, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from San Francisco, CA to Pacifica, CA, including 1001 Harrison St (350 kW); 2860 16th St (350 kW); AMC Parking Lot Geary Blvd (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 325.

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