How far is Montecito, CA from San Francisco, CA?
Fastest route
The distance between Montecito, California (93108) and San Francisco, California is approximately 330 miles (531 kilometers). The estimated travel time is 5 hours and 8 minutes.
Directions
To travel from Montecito to San Francisco, follow these directions:
- Head north on San Ysidro Rd toward E Valley Rd.
- Turn left at the first cross street onto E Valley Rd.
- Turn left onto Hot Springs Rd.
- Turn right to stay on Hot Springs Rd.
- At the traffic circle, take the second exit and continue on Hot Springs Rd.
- Turn right to merge onto US-101 N.
- Follow US-101 N until you reach Calle Real. Take exit 101B for State St toward CA-154/Cachuma Lk.
- Merge onto US-101 N from CA-154 W/San Marcos Pass Rd.
- Continue straight onto Calle Real, then turn right onto CA-154 W/San Marcos Pass Rd.
- At the traffic circle, take the second exit and stay on CA-154 W/San Marcos Pass Rd.
- Merge onto US-101 N via the ramp to Santa Maria.
- Continue on US-101 N until you reach Market St in San Francisco. Take exit 434B from US-101 N/Central Fwy.
- Pass by Country Kitchen (on the right in 190 mi). Parts of this road may be closed at certain times or days.
- Keep left at the fork to continue on US-101 N/Central Fwy, following signs for N Golden Gate Bridge/Ninth St/Civic Ctr.
- Use the left two lanes to take exit 434B for Octavia Blvd toward Fell St.
- Turn right onto Market St.
Tips & Suggestions
- 🚗 Consider taking breaks during the journey to stretch your legs and stay refreshed.
- ⛽ Make sure to fuel up your vehicle before embarking on the trip.
- 📱 Use a navigation app or GPS device to help you stay on the correct route.
- 🚦 Check for any road closures or traffic updates before you start your journey.
- 🍽️ Pack snacks or plan stops at restaurants along the way to keep yourself nourished.
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Montecito and San Francisco is 278.19 miles (447.71 km).
Flight distance from Montecito, CA to San Francisco, CA is 278.19 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 39 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 36 minutes to travel from Montecito to San Francisco with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Montecito, California to San Francisco, California is: 330.54 miles (531.95 km) by car.
Driving from Montecito to San Francisco will take approximately 05 hours 36 minutes.
#1 Montecito
Unincorporated census-designated place in Santa Barbara County, California
| Population | 8965 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 34°26'12"N 119°37'55"W |
| Latitude | 34.4366600 |
| Longitude | -119.6320800 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| 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 Montecito and San Francisco
The distance between Montecito and San Francisco is 532 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 54 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 Montecito and San Francisco. The current time is 21:09:09.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11 hours 00 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08 hours 15 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 36 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 30 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 43 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 24 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 07 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 44.15 liters (11.66 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Montecito and San Francisco.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Montecito to San Francisco is $62.46 (diesel $72.27).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $62.46 | $65.22 | $66.98 | $72.27 |
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 Montecito 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.
