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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Modesto and San Francisco is 78.32 miles (126.05 km).

Flight distance from Modesto, CA to San Francisco, CA is 78.32 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 10 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from Modesto to San Francisco with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Modesto, California to San Francisco, California is: 89.43 miles (143.93 km) by car.

Driving from Modesto to San Francisco will take approximately 01 hours 34 minutes.

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#1 Modesto

The third most populous city in Stanislaus County, California. It is located in the Central Valley of California. Modesto is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many outdoor activities, and its many attractions, such as the Gallo Center for the Arts and the McHenry Mansion.

Population 215666
GPS Coordinates 37°38'21"N 120°59'49"W
Latitude 37.6391000
Longitude -120.9968800
Altitude 28
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 Modesto and San Francisco

The distance between Modesto and San Francisco is 144 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 35 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 Modesto and San Francisco. The current time is 11:48:15.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 02 hours 58 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 14 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 47 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 29 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 16 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 11 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 06 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 11.95 liters (3.16 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Modesto and San Francisco.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Modesto to San Francisco is $16.9 (diesel $19.55).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $16.9 $17.65 $18.12 $19.55

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 April 19, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Modesto 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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