How far is San Francisco, CA from Modesto, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between San Francisco and Modesto is 78.32 miles (126.05 km).
Flight distance from San Francisco, CA to Modesto, CA is 78.32 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 10 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from San Francisco to Modesto with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from San Francisco, California to Modesto, California is: 89.3 miles (143.71 km) by car.
Driving from San Francisco to Modesto will take approximately 01 hours 47 minutes.
#1 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 |
#2 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 |
Ending point in Modesto: 11th Street (-120.996829,37.639137)
Estimated Travel Time Between San Francisco and Modesto
The distance between San Francisco and Modesto 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 San Francisco and Modesto. The current time is 03:08:51.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 58 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 13 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 11.93 liters (3.15 gallon) of gas to cover the route between San Francisco and Modesto.
The estimated cost of gas to go from San Francisco to Modesto is $16.87 (diesel $19.52).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $16.87 | $17.62 | $18.1 | $19.52 |
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 28, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between San Francisco and Modesto (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
