San Francisco to Yosemite road trip planner
From the Bay Area across the Central Valley into Yosemite Valley's granite walls and waterfalls.
- Distance
- About 190 miles (305 km)
- Time
- 4 hours (2–3 days with the park)
- Best time
- May–June for waterfalls; September–October for fewer crowds
Route
- San Francisco, CA
- Groveland, CA
- Yosemite Valley, CA
Highlights
- Tunnel View
- Yosemite Falls
- El Capitan
- Historic Groveland on Highway 120
Tips
- Yosemite may require a peak-season reservation to enter — check the National Park Service site.
- There's no gas in Yosemite Valley; fill up in Groveland or Oakdale.
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