How far is Lake Forest, CA from San Francisco, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Lake Forest and San Francisco is 389.46 miles (626.77 km).
Flight distance from Lake Forest, CA to San Francisco, CA is 389.46 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 51 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 46 minutes to travel from Lake Forest to San Francisco with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Lake Forest, California to San Francisco, California is: 427.8 miles (688.47 km) by car.
Driving from Lake Forest to San Francisco will take approximately 06 hours 48 minutes.
#1 Lake Forest
A city in Orange County, California. It is located on the shores of Lake Forest in southern California. Lake Forest is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Lake Forest Arboretum and Botanic Garden.
| Population | 85329 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°38'49"N 117°41'21"W |
| Latitude | 33.6469700 |
| Longitude | -117.6892200 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| 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 Lake Forest and San Francisco
The distance between Lake Forest and San Francisco is 688 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 07 hours 38 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 Lake Forest and San Francisco. The current time is 22:12:09.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14 hours 15 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10 hours 41 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08 hours 33 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07 hours 07 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06 hours 06 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 05 hours 42 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 05 hours 20 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 57.14 liters (15.1 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lake Forest and San Francisco.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lake Forest to San Francisco is $80.84 (diesel $93.53).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $80.84 | $84.41 | $86.69 | $93.53 |
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 Lake Forest 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.
