How far is San Rafael, CA from Los Angeles, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between San Rafael and Los Angeles is 361.6 miles (581.94 km).

Flight distance from San Rafael, CA to Los Angeles, CA is 361.6 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 47 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 42 minutes to travel from San Rafael to Los Angeles with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from San Rafael, California to Los Angeles, California is: 393.44 miles (633.18 km) by car.

Driving from San Rafael to Los Angeles will take approximately 06 hours 29 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 Los Angeles

The second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Los Angeles metropolitan area. It is located on the coast of Southern California, at the head of the Santa Monica Bay. Los Angeles is a major center for the entertainment industry and is home to many Hollywood studios.

Population 3970219
GPS Coordinates 34°3'8"N 118°14'37"W
Latitude 34.0522300
Longitude -118.2436800
Altitude 89
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between San Rafael and Los Angeles

The distance between San Rafael and Los Angeles is 633 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 07 hours 02 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 Los Angeles. The current time is 07:37:30.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 13 hours 06 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 09 hours 50 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 07 hours 52 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 06 hours 33 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 05 hours 37 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 05 hours 14 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 04 hours 54 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 52.55 liters (13.88 gallon) of gas to cover the route between San Rafael and Los Angeles.
The estimated cost of gas to go from San Rafael to Los Angeles is $74.34 (diesel $86.02).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $74.34 $77.63 $79.73 $86.02

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 21, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between San Rafael and Los Angeles (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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