How far is San Rafael, CA from Santa Ana, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between San Rafael and Santa Ana is 391.7 miles (630.39 km).
Flight distance from San Rafael, CA to Santa Ana, CA is 391.7 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 51 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 46 minutes to travel from San Rafael to Santa Ana with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from San Rafael, California to Santa Ana, California is: 423.91 miles (682.21 km) by car.
Driving from San Rafael to Santa Ana will take approximately 06 hours 47 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 Santa Ana
The most populous city in Orange County, California and the center of the Santa Ana metropolitan area. It is located in southern California. Santa Ana is known for its Hispanic culture, its history as a citrus-growing region, and its many attractions, such as the Santa Ana Zoo and the Bowers Museum.
| Population | 331301 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°44'44"N 117°52'4"W |
| Latitude | 33.7455700 |
| Longitude | -117.8678300 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Santa Ana: West 1st Street (-117.86783,33.745553)
Estimated Travel Time Between San Rafael and Santa Ana
The distance between San Rafael and Santa Ana is 682 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 07 hours 34 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 Santa Ana. The current time is 23:03:19.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14 hours 07 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10 hours 35 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08 hours 28 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07 hours 03 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06 hours 03 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 05 hours 39 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 05 hours 17 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 56.62 liters (14.96 gallon) of gas to cover the route between San Rafael and Santa Ana.
The estimated cost of gas to go from San Rafael to Santa Ana is $80.1 (diesel $92.68).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $80.1 | $83.65 | $85.91 | $92.68 |
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 21, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between San Rafael and Santa Ana (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
