How far is San Mateo, CA from San Francisco, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between San Mateo and San Francisco is 15.52 miles (24.97 km).
Flight distance from San Mateo, CA to San Francisco, CA is 15.52 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from San Mateo, California to San Francisco, California is: 19.57 miles (31.5 km) by car.
Driving from San Mateo to San Francisco will take approximately 00 hours 26 minutes.
#1 San Mateo
The second most populous city in San Mateo County, California. It is located on the San Francisco Peninsula. San Mateo is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the San Mateo Public Library and the San Mateo Historical Museum.
| Population | 102398 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°33'47"N 122°19'32"W |
| Latitude | 37.5629900 |
| Longitude | -122.3255300 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| 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 San Mateo and San Francisco
The distance between San Mateo and San Francisco is 32 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 21 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 San Mateo and San Francisco. The current time is 14:38:19.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 39 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 29 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 23 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 19 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 16 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 15 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 14 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.61 liters (0.69 gallon) of gas to cover the route between San Mateo and San Francisco.
The estimated cost of gas to go from San Mateo to San Francisco is $3.7 (diesel $4.28).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $3.7 | $3.86 | $3.97 | $4.28 |
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 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between San Mateo 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.
