How far is San Marcos, CA from San Francisco, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between San Marcos and San Francisco is 435.51 miles (700.89 km).
Flight distance from San Marcos, CA to San Francisco, CA is 435.51 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 58 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 53 minutes to travel from San Marcos to San Francisco with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from San Marcos, California to San Francisco, California is: 486.35 miles (782.71 km) by car.
Driving from San Marcos to San Francisco will take approximately 07 hours 33 minutes.
#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 |
#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 San Marcos and San Francisco
The distance between San Marcos and San Francisco is 783 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 08 hours 41 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 San Francisco. The current time is 04:20:28.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16 hours 12 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12 hours 09 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09 hours 43 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08 hours 06 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06 hours 56 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 06 hours 29 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 06 hours 04 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 64.96 liters (17.16 gallon) of gas to cover the route between San Marcos and San Francisco.
The estimated cost of gas to go from San Marcos to San Francisco is $91.9 (diesel $106.33).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $91.9 | $95.97 | $98.56 | $106.33 |
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 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between San Marcos 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.
