How far is San Rafael, CA from San Diego, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between San Rafael and San Diego is 472.5 miles (760.42 km).
Flight distance from San Rafael, CA to San Diego, CA is 472.5 miles. Estimated flight time is 01 hours 02 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 56 minutes to travel from San Rafael to San Diego with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from San Rafael, California to San Diego, California is: 518.25 miles (834.05 km) by car.
Driving from San Rafael to San Diego will take approximately 08 hours 28 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 San Diego
The eighth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Diego metropolitan area. It is located on the coast of Southern California, at the border with Mexico. San Diego is a major center for tourism and is home to the San Diego Zoo.
| Population | 1422420 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°42'57"N 117°9'53"W |
| Latitude | 32.7157100 |
| Longitude | -117.1647200 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in San Diego: Front Street (-117.164717,32.71571)
Estimated Travel Time Between San Rafael and San Diego
The distance between San Rafael and San Diego is 834 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 09 hours 16 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 San Diego. The current time is 01:17:56.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17 hours 16 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12 hours 57 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10 hours 21 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08 hours 38 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07 hours 24 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 06 hours 54 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 06 hours 27 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 69.23 liters (18.29 gallon) of gas to cover the route between San Rafael and San Diego.
The estimated cost of gas to go from San Rafael to San Diego is $97.93 (diesel $113.31).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $97.93 | $102.26 | $105.03 | $113.31 |
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 18, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between San Rafael and San Diego (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
