How far is Palo Alto, CA from San Francisco, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Palo Alto and San Francisco is 27.54 miles (44.32 km).
Flight distance from Palo Alto, CA to San Francisco, CA is 27.54 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 04 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Palo Alto, California to San Francisco, California is: 33.75 miles (54.32 km) by car.
Driving from Palo Alto to San Francisco will take approximately 00 hours 38 minutes.
#1 Palo Alto
The most populous city in Santa Clara County, California. It is located in the San Francisco Bay Area in northern California. Palo Alto is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as Stanford University campus and the Computer History Museum.
| Population | 67008 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°26'31"N 122°8'35"W |
| Latitude | 37.4418800 |
| Longitude | -122.1430200 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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 Palo Alto and San Francisco
The distance between Palo Alto and San Francisco is 54 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 36 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 Palo Alto and San Francisco. The current time is 23:05:28.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 07 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 50 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 40 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 33 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 28 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 26 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 25 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 4.51 liters (1.19 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Palo Alto and San Francisco.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Palo Alto to San Francisco is $6.38 (diesel $7.38).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $6.38 | $6.66 | $6.84 | $7.38 |
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 Palo Alto 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.
