How far is Salinas, CA from San Francisco, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Salinas and San Francisco is 86.68 miles (139.49 km).
Flight distance from Salinas, CA to San Francisco, CA is 86.68 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 12 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 11 minutes to travel from Salinas to San Francisco with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Salinas, California to San Francisco, California is: 106.46 miles (171.33 km) by car.
Driving from Salinas to San Francisco will take approximately 01 hours 42 minutes.
#1 Salinas
The largest city in Monterey County, California. It is located on the Monterey Bay in central California. Salinas is known for its many agriculture-related businesses, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Steinbeck Center and the Salinas Valley State Park.
| Population | 154868 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 36°40'40"N 121°39'20"W |
| Latitude | 36.6777400 |
| Longitude | -121.6555000 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
#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 |
Ending point in San Francisco: Market Street (-122.419433,37.774953)
Estimated Travel Time Between Salinas and San Francisco
The distance between Salinas and San Francisco is 171 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 54 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 Salinas and San Francisco. The current time is 07:22:18.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 32 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 39 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 07 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 46 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 31 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 25 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 19 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 14.22 liters (3.76 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Salinas and San Francisco.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Salinas to San Francisco is $20.12 (diesel $23.28).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $20.12 | $21.01 | $21.57 | $23.28 |
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 Salinas 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.
