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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Palmdale and San Francisco is 326.02 miles (524.68 km).

Flight distance from Palmdale, CA to San Francisco, CA is 326.02 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 44 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 40 minutes to travel from Palmdale to San Francisco with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Palmdale, California to San Francisco, California is: 371.46 miles (597.81 km) by car.

Driving from Palmdale to San Francisco will take approximately 05 hours 50 minutes.

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#1 Palmdale

The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California. It is located in the Antelope Valley in southern California. Palmdale is known for its many aerospace companies, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Palmdale Air Museum and the Palmdale Historical Society.

Population 150498
GPS Coordinates 34°34'46"N 118°6'59"W
Latitude 34.5794300
Longitude -118.1164600
Altitude 810
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 Palmdale and San Francisco

The distance between Palmdale and San Francisco is 598 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 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 Palmdale and San Francisco. The current time is 04:45:19.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 12 hours 22 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 09 hours 17 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 07 hours 25 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 06 hours 11 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 05 hours 18 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 04 hours 57 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 04 hours 38 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 49.62 liters (13.11 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Palmdale and San Francisco.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Palmdale to San Francisco is $70.19 (diesel $81.21).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $70.19 $73.3 $75.28 $81.21

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 20, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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