How far is Lake Forest, CA from San Francisco, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Lake Forest and San Francisco is 389.46 miles (626.77 km).

Flight distance from Lake Forest, CA to San Francisco, CA is 389.46 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 51 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 46 minutes to travel from Lake Forest to San Francisco with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Lake Forest, California to San Francisco, California is: 427.8 miles (688.47 km) by car.

Driving from Lake Forest to San Francisco will take approximately 06 hours 48 minutes.

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#1 Lake Forest

A city in Orange County, California. It is located on the shores of Lake Forest in southern California. Lake Forest is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Lake Forest Arboretum and Botanic Garden.

Population 85329
GPS Coordinates 33°38'49"N 117°41'21"W
Latitude 33.6469700
Longitude -117.6892200
Altitude 148
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 Lake Forest and San Francisco

The distance between Lake Forest and San Francisco is 688 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 07 hours 38 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 Lake Forest and San Francisco. The current time is 10:46:16.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 14 hours 15 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 10 hours 41 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 08 hours 33 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 07 hours 07 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 06 hours 06 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 05 hours 42 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 05 hours 20 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 57.14 liters (15.1 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lake Forest and San Francisco.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lake Forest to San Francisco is $80.84 (diesel $93.53).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $80.84 $84.41 $86.69 $93.53

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 Lake Forest 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.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Riverside, CA to Lake Forest 41.29 miles (66 km)

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Driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Lake Forest 430.18 miles (692 km)

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