How far is Modesto, CA from San Francisco, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Modesto and San Francisco is 78.32 miles (126.05 km).
Flight distance from Modesto, CA to San Francisco, CA is 78.32 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 10 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from Modesto to San Francisco with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Modesto, California to San Francisco, California is: 89.43 miles (143.93 km) by car.
Driving from Modesto to San Francisco will take approximately 01 hours 34 minutes.
#1 Modesto
The third most populous city in Stanislaus County, California. It is located in the Central Valley of California. Modesto is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many outdoor activities, and its many attractions, such as the Gallo Center for the Arts and the McHenry Mansion.
| Population | 215666 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°38'21"N 120°59'49"W |
| Latitude | 37.6391000 |
| Longitude | -120.9968800 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| 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 Modesto and San Francisco
The distance between Modesto and San Francisco is 144 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 35 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 Modesto and San Francisco. The current time is 16:27:10.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 58 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 14 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 47 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 29 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 16 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 11 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 06 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 11.95 liters (3.16 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Modesto and San Francisco.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Modesto to San Francisco is $16.9 (diesel $19.55).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $16.9 | $17.65 | $18.12 | $19.55 |
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 12, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Modesto 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.
