Driving Time from Redwood City to South San Francisco
Driving from Redwood City to South San Francisco is about 21 mi and takes roughly 29 min. See the fuel-cost estimate, distance and route tips.
Redwood City and South San Francisco are about 15 mi (24 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 21 mi (34 km), a drive of about 29 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 32 min.
| Straight-line distance | 15 mi / 24 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 21 mi / 34 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 29 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 32 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $3 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 37.570, -122.322 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Redwood City to South San Francisco is about 15 mi (24 km) in a straight line, and roughly 21 mi (34 km) by road.