How far is San Marcos, CA from Sacramento, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between San Marcos and Sacramento is 446.99 miles (719.36 km).

Flight distance from San Marcos, CA to Sacramento, CA is 446.99 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 58 minutes.

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

Driving distance

The driving distance from San Marcos, California to Sacramento, California is: 488.73 miles (786.54 km) by car.

Driving from San Marcos to Sacramento will take approximately 07 hours 36 minutes.

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#1 San Marcos

The second most populous city in San Diego County, California. It is located in the North County region of the county. San Marcos is known for its many parks

Population 97477
GPS Coordinates 33°8'36"N 117°9'58"W
Latitude 33.1433700
Longitude -117.1661400
Altitude 177
Country United States
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#2 Sacramento

The sixth most populous city in California and the center of the Sacramento metropolitan area. It is located in the Sacramento Valley in central California. Sacramento is the capital of California and is known for its government and its many attractions, such as the California State Capitol and the California State Railroad Museum.

Population 512838
GPS Coordinates 38°34'54"N 121°29'40"W
Latitude 38.5815700
Longitude -121.4944000
Altitude 9
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between San Marcos and Sacramento

The distance between San Marcos and Sacramento is 787 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 08 hours 44 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 Marcos and Sacramento. The current time is 09:59:00.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 16 hours 17 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 12 hours 13 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 09 hours 46 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 65.28 liters (17.25 gallon) of gas to cover the route between San Marcos and Sacramento.
The estimated cost of gas to go from San Marcos to Sacramento is $92.35 (diesel $106.86).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $92.35 $96.44 $99.04 $106.86

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 26, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between San Marcos and Sacramento (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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