How far is San Rafael, CA from Fresno, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between San Rafael and Fresno is 173.56 miles (279.31 km).
Flight distance from San Rafael, CA to Fresno, CA is 173.56 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 24 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 22 minutes to travel from San Rafael to Fresno with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from San Rafael, California to Fresno, California is: 203.83 miles (328.04 km) by car.
Driving from San Rafael to Fresno will take approximately 03 hours 36 minutes.
#1 San Rafael
The most populous city in Marin County, California. It is located on the San Francisco Bay in northern California. San Rafael 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 San Rafael Museum.
| Population | 58528 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°58'25"N 122°31'52"W |
| Latitude | 37.9735300 |
| Longitude | -122.5310900 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fresno
The fifth most populous city in California and the center of the Fresno metropolitan area. It is located in the San Joaquin Valley in central California. Fresno is known for its agricultural industry, its hot climate, and its many attractions, such as the Fresno Chaffee Zoo and the Fresno Grizzlies baseball team.
| Population | 530267 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 36°44'52"N 119°46'21"W |
| Latitude | 36.7477300 |
| Longitude | -119.7723700 |
| Altitude | 94 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Fresno: East Washington Avenue (-119.77237,36.747738)
Estimated Travel Time Between San Rafael and Fresno
The distance between San Rafael and Fresno is 328 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 38 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 Rafael and Fresno. The current time is 20:34:55.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 47 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 05 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 04 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 23 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 54 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 43 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 32 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 27.23 liters (7.19 gallon) of gas to cover the route between San Rafael and Fresno.
The estimated cost of gas to go from San Rafael to Fresno is $38.52 (diesel $44.57).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $38.52 | $40.22 | $41.31 | $44.57 |
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 13, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between San Rafael and Fresno (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
