How far is Half Moon Bay, CA from San Francisco, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Half Moon Bay and San Francisco is 21.52 miles (34.63 km).
Flight distance from Half Moon Bay, CA to San Francisco, CA is 21.52 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Half Moon Bay, California to San Francisco, California is: 29.74 miles (47.87 km) by car.
Driving from Half Moon Bay to San Francisco will take approximately 00 hours 39 minutes.
#1 Half Moon Bay
City in San Mateo County, California
| Population | 12513 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°27'49"N 122°25'43"W |
| Latitude | 37.4635500 |
| Longitude | -122.4285900 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| 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 Half Moon Bay and San Francisco
The distance between Half Moon Bay and San Francisco is 48 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 31 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 Half Moon Bay and San Francisco. The current time is 23:48:32.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 59 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 44 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 35 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 29 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 25 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 23 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 22 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3.97 liters (1.05 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Half Moon Bay and San Francisco.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Half Moon Bay to San Francisco is $5.62 (diesel $6.5).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $5.62 | $5.87 | $6.03 | $6.5 |
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 December 21, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Half Moon Bay 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.
