How far is San Rafael, CA from San Francisco, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between San Rafael and San Francisco is 15.01 miles (24.16 km).
Flight distance from San Rafael, CA to San Francisco, CA is 15.01 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from San Rafael, California to San Francisco, California is: 18.59 miles (29.92 km) by car.
Driving from San Rafael to San Francisco will take approximately 00 hours 34 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 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 Rafael and San Francisco
The distance between San Rafael and San Francisco is 30 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 19 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 Francisco. The current time is 14:15:24.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 37 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 27 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 22 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 18 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 15 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 14 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 13 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.48 liters (0.66 gallon) of gas to cover the route between San Rafael and San Francisco.
The estimated cost of gas to go from San Rafael to San Francisco is $3.51 (diesel $4.06).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $3.51 | $3.67 | $3.77 | $4.06 |
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 Francisco (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
