How far is Palm Springs, CA from San Francisco, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Palm Springs and San Francisco is 427.19 miles (687.5 km).

Flight distance from Palm Springs, CA to San Francisco, CA is 427.19 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 58 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 53 minutes to travel from Palm Springs to San Francisco with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Palm Springs, California to San Francisco, California is: 488.03 miles (785.42 km) by car.

Driving from Palm Springs to San Francisco will take approximately 07 hours 37 minutes.

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#1 Palm Springs

A city in Riverside County, California. It is located in the Coachella Valley region of the state. Palm Springs is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Palm Springs International Film Festival and the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway.

Population 48929
GPS Coordinates 33°49'49"N 116°32'43"W
Latitude 33.8303000
Longitude -116.5452900
Altitude 146
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 Palm Springs and San Francisco

The distance between Palm Springs and San Francisco is 785 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 08 hours 43 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 Palm Springs and San Francisco. The current time is 08:08:30.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 16 hours 15 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 12 hours 12 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 09 hours 45 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 08 hours 08 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 06 hours 58 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 06 hours 30 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 06 hours 05 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 65.19 liters (17.22 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Palm Springs and San Francisco.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Palm Springs to San Francisco is $92.22 (diesel $106.7).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $92.22 $96.3 $98.9 $106.7

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 Palm Springs 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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