How far is Novato, CA from San Francisco, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Novato and San Francisco is 24.39 miles (39.25 km).

Flight distance from Novato, CA to San Francisco, CA is 24.39 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Novato, California to San Francisco, California is: 28.61 miles (46.05 km) by car.

Driving from Novato to San Francisco will take approximately 00 hours 42 minutes.

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#1 Novato

A city in Marin County, California. It is located on the eastern shore of San Pablo Bay in the San Francisco Bay Area. Novato is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Marin County Civic Center and the Marin Museum of Contemporary Art.

Population 53351
GPS Coordinates 38°6'27"N 122°34'11"W
Latitude 38.1074200
Longitude -122.5697000
Altitude 9
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Novato and San Francisco

The distance between Novato and San Francisco is 46 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 30 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 Novato and San Francisco. The current time is 22:39:30.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 57 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 42 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 34 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 28 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 24 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 22 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 21 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3.82 liters (1.01 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Novato and San Francisco.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Novato to San Francisco is $5.41 (diesel $6.26).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $5.41 $5.65 $5.8 $6.26

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 Novato 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.

Distance to Other Cities

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