San Francisco to Monterey EV Road Trip
Prepare for an EV trip on San Francisco to Monterey — approximately 118 miles via US-101, CA-1. This guide introduces seasonal conditions and range estimates. Continue to the planner to check weather for your date, compare departures and plan charging stops.
Quick answer
- Distance: 118 mi (190 km)
- Elevation gain: 492 ft
- Highways: US-101, CA-1
- Chargers to know: Gilroy Supercharger, Monterey Supercharger
- In winter: coastal fog, rain on CA-1
- In summer: morning marine layer, weekend congestion
Estimated range & charging stops by EV
Compare estimates for the available vehicles in mild, cold and arctic scenarios. These examples illustrate the effect of cold; they are not today's forecast or a measurement of your battery's range.
| EV Model | Mild (70°F / 21°C) | Cold (20°F / -7°C) | Arctic (-10°F / -23°C) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y Long Range | 309 mi · no stops | 226 mi · no stops | 168 mi · no stops |
| Tesla Model 3 Long Range | 332 mi · no stops | 242 mi · no stops | 179 mi · no stops |
| Ford F-150 Lightning ER | 319 mi · no stops | 239 mi · no stops | 180 mi · no stops |
| Rivian R1T Large Pack | 327 mi · no stops | 245 mi · no stops | 185 mi · no stops |
| Hyundai IONIQ 5 LR AWD | 265 mi · no stops | 196 mi · no stops | 146 mi · no stops |
| Chevy Bolt EUV | 246 mi · no stops | 171 mi · no stops | 124 mi · no stops |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E ER AWD | 289 mi · no stops | 214 mi · no stops | 160 mi · no stops |
| Kia EV6 Long Range | 309 mi · no stops | 226 mi · no stops | 168 mi · no stops |
Notable chargers on this route
Gilroy Supercharger, Monterey Supercharger are charging locations to consider along US-101, CA-1. Confirm vehicle compatibility, access hours and current availability with the operator before relying on a stop.
Winter hazards on San Francisco to Monterey
Winter on this corridor includes coastal fog, rain on CA-1. Compare forecasts around your planned departure, then save the trip to follow changes in Live Mode. A higher score indicates lower forecast risk.
Summer conditions
In summer, plan for morning marine layer, weekend congestion. Heat and air conditioning also cut range, so keep a buffer between chargers.
Nearby EV routes
- San Francisco to Los Angeles via PCH
- Los Angeles to Big Sur
- San Francisco to Yosemite
- Los Angeles to San Francisco
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