How far is Fresno, CA from San Francisco, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Fresno and San Francisco is 161.93 miles (260.61 km).

Flight distance from Fresno, CA to San Francisco, CA is 161.93 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from Fresno to San Francisco with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Fresno, California to San Francisco, California is: 194.03 miles (312.26 km) by car.

Driving from Fresno to San Francisco will take approximately 03 hours 14 minutes.

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#1 Fresno

The fifth most populous city in California and the center of the Fresno metropolitan area. It is located in the San Joaquin Valley in central California. Fresno is known for its agricultural industry, its hot climate, and its many attractions, such as the Fresno Chaffee Zoo and the Fresno Grizzlies baseball team.

Population 530267
GPS Coordinates 36°44'52"N 119°46'21"W
Latitude 36.7477300
Longitude -119.7723700
Altitude 94
Country United States
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#2 San Francisco

The seventeenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Francisco Bay Area. It is located on the tip of a peninsula in Northern California. San Francisco is a major center for the technology industry and is home to the Golden Gate Bridge.

Population 866606
GPS Coordinates 37°46'30"N 122°25'10"W
Latitude 37.7749300
Longitude -122.4194200
Altitude 16
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Fresno and San Francisco

The distance between Fresno and San Francisco is 312 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 28 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Fresno and San Francisco. The current time is 23:08:59.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 06 hours 27 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 51 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 52 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 14 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 46 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 35 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 25 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 25.92 liters (6.85 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Fresno and San Francisco.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Fresno to San Francisco is $36.66 (diesel $42.42).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $36.66 $38.29 $39.32 $42.42

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in California ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $5.355 (Diesel $6.196) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Fresno and San Francisco (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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