DR JMK - I've done that drive up and down the Redwood Highway. -Isn't the Redwood the same as US 101? Or at least close to it. In any case, if you're not sight-seeing, bird-watching, and have no traffic delays, you can make the trip in about six and a half to seven hours. Otherwise, eight to nine hours should be fine. -And I'm pretty sure it's closer to 384 miles rather than 284. Just keep tuning into whatever station is running the traffic alerts to see if there's anything you should watch out for. Oh, and I seem to remember some tolls along the way too.