Best Time to Drive from San Francisco to Berkeley

Right now (9:01 am PDT): about 16 minutes via I-80 East, usually 16 at this time.

On weekdays the 13-mile drive from San Francisco to Berkeley (via I-80 East) usually takes as little as 16 minutes and up to 26 minutes, when leaving around 5:30 pm on Wednesdays. The fastest times to leave are before 2 pm or after 7 pm. Midday (11 am to 2 pm) it takes about 17 minutes. On weekends it is slowest around 3 pm on Saturdays (19 minutes).

Typical drive time by departure time

Simulated from typical freeway speeds at each point of the drive for the time you would reach it, from every 5-minute reading we have recorded. Surface streets at each end are estimated.

Questions

What is the best time to drive from San Francisco to Berkeley?

On weekdays, leave before 2 pm or after 7 pm. The drive usually takes about 16 minutes then, versus up to 26 minutes at the worst times.

How long does it take to drive from San Francisco to Berkeley?

The 13-mile drive usually takes 16 to 26 minutes on weekdays, depending on when you leave, and about 17 minutes midday.

When is traffic worst from San Francisco to Berkeley?

Leaving around 5:30 pm on Wednesdays is usually slowest, about 26 minutes.

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