How far is San Rafael, CA from Sacramento, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between San Rafael and Sacramento is 70.19 miles (112.96 km).
Flight distance from San Rafael, CA to Sacramento, CA is 70.19 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 10 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from San Rafael to Sacramento with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from San Rafael, California to Sacramento, California is: 83.72 miles (134.74 km) by car.
Driving from San Rafael to Sacramento will take approximately 01 hours 27 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 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 |
Ending point in Sacramento: 9th Street (-121.49442,38.581575)
Estimated Travel Time Between San Rafael and Sacramento
The distance between San Rafael and Sacramento is 135 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 29 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 Sacramento. The current time is 22:41:23.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 47 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 05 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 40 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 23 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 11 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 06 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 02 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 11.18 liters (2.95 gallon) of gas to cover the route between San Rafael and Sacramento.
The estimated cost of gas to go from San Rafael to Sacramento is $15.82 (diesel $18.31).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $15.82 | $16.52 | $16.97 | $18.31 |
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 Rafael and Sacramento (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
