How far is Lafayette, CA from San Francisco, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Lafayette and San Francisco is 18.14 miles (29.2 km).
Flight distance from Lafayette, CA to San Francisco, CA is 18.14 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Lafayette, California to San Francisco, California is: 22.41 miles (36.07 km) by car.
Driving from Lafayette to San Francisco will take approximately 00 hours 29 minutes.
#1 Lafayette
City in California
| Population | 25992 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°53'9"N 122°7'5"W |
| Latitude | 37.8857600 |
| Longitude | -122.1180200 |
| 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 Lafayette and San Francisco
The distance between Lafayette and San Francisco is 36 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 24 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 Lafayette and San Francisco. The current time is 02:20:40.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 44 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 33 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 26 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 22 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 19 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 17 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 16 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.99 liters (0.79 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lafayette and San Francisco.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lafayette to San Francisco is $4.24 (diesel $4.9).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $4.24 | $4.42 | $4.54 | $4.9 |
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 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lafayette 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.
