It is about 105 miles or a two hour drive between San Simeon and Solvang.
Via Hwy 101, it takes about 4.5 hours not including rush hour traffic.
Hearst Castle is located about 6 miles north of Cambria, California. It typically takes around 15-20 minutes to drive from Cambria to Hearst Castle depending on traffic and road conditions.
6 hrs
About 2-3 hours
The approximate driving time and mileage information - Between: San Francisco, CA and: Hearst Castle, San Simeon, CA Driving miles: 240 Driving time: 3 hrs 45 mins - is based on traveling non-stop in good driving conditions. Driving time does not take into consideration conditions which may extend travel time such as weather, road work, border crossings, and rush hour traffic in urban areas. Mileage denotes actual road miles covered as opposed to Point A to Point B linear distances on a map.
Hearst Castle is approximately 220 miles south of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. The drive typically takes about 4-5 hours depending on traffic conditions.
The shortest driving distance is 350 miles.
230 miles, abut 5 hours drive.
The distance from Hearst Castle to Big Sur is approximately 62 miles, which would take about 1.5 to 2 hours to drive depending on traffic and road conditions. The drive down the scenic Pacific Coast Highway offers stunning ocean views and is a popular route for travelers exploring the California coast.
The distance from San Francisco CA to San Simeon CA is about 210 miles by car via US 101 and CA-1. The time varies from 3 hours 30 minutes (light traffic) to 4 hours 20 minutes (moderate traffic).
About 250-300 miles. It is a nice drive down 101 along the coast. Nice towns along the way and very pretty. Take a stop at the Hearst Castle to visit it enroute. Good place to stop for lunch is the Splash at Pismo.