How far is San Rafael, CA from Los Angeles, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between San Rafael and Los Angeles is 361.6 miles (581.94 km).
Flight distance from San Rafael, CA to Los Angeles, CA is 361.6 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 47 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 42 minutes to travel from San Rafael to Los Angeles with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from San Rafael, California to Los Angeles, California is: 393.44 miles (633.18 km) by car.
Driving from San Rafael to Los Angeles will take approximately 06 hours 29 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 Los Angeles
The second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Los Angeles metropolitan area. It is located on the coast of Southern California, at the head of the Santa Monica Bay. Los Angeles is a major center for the entertainment industry and is home to many Hollywood studios.
| Population | 3970219 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 34°3'8"N 118°14'37"W |
| Latitude | 34.0522300 |
| Longitude | -118.2436800 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Los Angeles: West 1st Street (-118.243569,34.052341)
Estimated Travel Time Between San Rafael and Los Angeles
The distance between San Rafael and Los Angeles is 633 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 07 hours 02 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 Los Angeles. The current time is 05:55:51.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13 hours 06 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09 hours 50 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07 hours 52 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06 hours 33 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05 hours 37 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 05 hours 14 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 54 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 52.55 liters (13.88 gallon) of gas to cover the route between San Rafael and Los Angeles.
The estimated cost of gas to go from San Rafael to Los Angeles is $74.34 (diesel $86.02).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $74.34 | $77.63 | $79.73 | $86.02 |
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 Rafael and Los Angeles (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
