To Santa Rosa
From San Francisco Airport to 101 North
From Oakland Airport to 101 North
From San Francisco Airport to 101 North
101 North toward San Francisco/San Bruno
380 West to San Bruno
280 North to San Francisco CA-1
North to 19th Avenue/Golden Gate Bridge
Follow signs to 101 North/ Golden Gate Bridge
Cross the Golden Gate Bridge and head north on 101
From Oakland International Airport to 101 North
I-880 North towards Downtown Oakland
I-980 East towards Walnut Creek
I-580 North towards San Francisco/ Hayward
I-80 North towards Vallejo/Sacramento
Richmond/San Rafael Bridge to US-101
Head north on 101
101 North to Santa Rosa
The direct route
Follow 101 North to Santa Rosa, which is about 45 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge.
The meandering route
This route takes you through the Sonoma Valley, including the towns of Sonoma, Glen Ellen, and Kenwood. There are many wineries and gourmet spots along the way.
101 North through Novato 37 East toward Vallejo/Napa
Hwy 121/Arnold Drive North toward Sonoma/Napa
At the “Y” intersection of 121 and 116, bear right.
Left onto Highway 12 north towards Sonoma
When you run into the Sonoma town plaza, turn left onto West Napa St.
Napa St. turns into Riverside as Hwy. 12 goes off to the right.
Stay on Riverside, then bear left onto Petaluma Ave.
Right on Arnold Drive.
Left onto Highway 12 West
As Highway 12 reaches Santa Rosa, it turns onto surface roads, including 4th Street and Farmers Lane. Follow signs for 12 very carefully till you reach 101.