How far is San Rafael, CA from Irvine, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between San Rafael and Irvine is 397.38 miles (639.52 km).

Flight distance from San Rafael, CA to Irvine, CA is 397.38 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 52 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 47 minutes to travel from San Rafael to Irvine with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from San Rafael, California to Irvine, California is: 437.56 miles (704.18 km) by car.

Driving from San Rafael to Irvine will take approximately 07 hours 13 minutes.

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#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
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#2 Irvine

A city located in Orange County, California. It is known for its affluence, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Irvine Spectrum Center and the University of California, Irvine.

Population 283700
GPS Coordinates 33°40'10"N 117°49'23"W
Latitude 33.6694600
Longitude -117.8231100
Altitude 17
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between San Rafael and Irvine

The distance between San Rafael and Irvine is 704 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 07 hours 49 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 Irvine. The current time is 20:32:13.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 14 hours 34 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 10 hours 56 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 08 hours 45 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 07 hours 17 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 06 hours 15 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 05 hours 50 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 05 hours 27 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 58.45 liters (15.44 gallon) of gas to cover the route between San Rafael and Irvine.
The estimated cost of gas to go from San Rafael to Irvine is $82.68 (diesel $95.67).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $82.68 $86.34 $88.67 $95.67

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 Irvine (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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