How far is Fresno, CA from San Francisco, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Fresno and San Francisco is 161.93 miles (260.61 km).
Flight distance from Fresno, CA to San Francisco, CA is 161.93 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from Fresno to San Francisco with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Fresno, California to San Francisco, California is: 194.03 miles (312.26 km) by car.
Driving from Fresno to San Francisco will take approximately 03 hours 14 minutes.
#1 Fresno
The fifth most populous city in California and the center of the Fresno metropolitan area. It is located in the San Joaquin Valley in central California. Fresno is known for its agricultural industry, its hot climate, and its many attractions, such as the Fresno Chaffee Zoo and the Fresno Grizzlies baseball team.
| Population | 530267 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 36°44'52"N 119°46'21"W |
| Latitude | 36.7477300 |
| Longitude | -119.7723700 |
| Altitude | 94 |
| 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 Fresno and San Francisco
The distance between Fresno and San Francisco is 312 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 28 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 Fresno and San Francisco. The current time is 00:04:31.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 27 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 51 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 52 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 14 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 46 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 35 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 25 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 25.92 liters (6.85 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Fresno and San Francisco.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Fresno to San Francisco is $36.66 (diesel $42.42).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $36.66 | $38.29 | $39.32 | $42.42 |
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 November 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Fresno 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.
