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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between San Rafael and Riverside is 399.39 miles (642.75 km).

Flight distance from San Rafael, CA to Riverside, CA is 399.39 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 53 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 48 minutes to travel from San Rafael to Riverside with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from San Rafael, California to Riverside, California is: 447.1 miles (719.53 km) by car.

Driving from San Rafael to Riverside will take approximately 07 hours 26 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 Riverside

The most populous city in Riverside County, California and the center of the Riverside metropolitan area. It is located in southern California. Riverside is known for its citrus industry, its history as a resort town, and its many attractions, such as the Mission Inn Riverside and the California Citrus State Historic Park.

Population 330786
GPS Coordinates 33°57'12"N 117°23'46"W
Latitude 33.9533500
Longitude -117.3961600
Altitude 252
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between San Rafael and Riverside

The distance between San Rafael and Riverside is 720 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 07 hours 59 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 Riverside. The current time is 20:36:57.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 14 hours 53 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 11 hours 10 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 08 hours 56 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 07 hours 27 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 06 hours 23 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 05 hours 57 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 05 hours 34 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 59.72 liters (15.78 gallon) of gas to cover the route between San Rafael and Riverside.
The estimated cost of gas to go from San Rafael to Riverside is $84.48 (diesel $97.75).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $84.48 $88.22 $90.61 $97.75

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 Riverside (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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