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.

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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 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

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 20:31:01.

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 November 13, 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.

Distance to Other Cities

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