How far is San Rafael, CA from Irvine, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between San Rafael and Irvine is 397.38 miles (639.52 km).
Flight distance from San Rafael, CA to Irvine, CA is 397.38 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 52 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 47 minutes to travel from San Rafael to Irvine with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from San Rafael, California to Irvine, California is: 437.56 miles (704.18 km) by car.
Driving from San Rafael to Irvine will take approximately 07 hours 13 minutes.
#1 San Rafael
The most populous city in Marin County, California. It is located on the San Francisco Bay in northern California. San Rafael is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Marin County Civic Center and the San Rafael Museum.
| Population | 58528 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°58'25"N 122°31'52"W |
| Latitude | 37.9735300 |
| Longitude | -122.5310900 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Irvine
A city located in Orange County, California. It is known for its affluence, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Irvine Spectrum Center and the University of California, Irvine.
| Population | 283700 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°40'10"N 117°49'23"W |
| Latitude | 33.6694600 |
| Longitude | -117.8231100 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Irvine: (-117.823114,33.669436)
Estimated Travel Time Between San Rafael and Irvine
The distance between San Rafael and Irvine is 704 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 07 hours 49 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 Rafael and Irvine. The current time is 18:19:22.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14 hours 34 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10 hours 56 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08 hours 45 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07 hours 17 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06 hours 15 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 05 hours 50 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 05 hours 27 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 58.45 liters (15.44 gallon) of gas to cover the route between San Rafael and Irvine.
The estimated cost of gas to go from San Rafael to Irvine is $82.68 (diesel $95.67).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $82.68 | $86.34 | $88.67 | $95.67 |
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 San Rafael and Irvine (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
