How far is Santa Clara, CA from San Francisco, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Santa Clara and San Francisco is 38.62 miles (62.16 km).
Flight distance from Santa Clara, CA to San Francisco, CA is 38.62 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 05 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Santa Clara, California to San Francisco, California is: 45.31 miles (72.92 km) by car.
Driving from Santa Clara to San Francisco will take approximately 00 hours 49 minutes.
#1 Santa Clara
The third most populous city in Santa Clara County, California. It is located in the heart of Silicon Valley. Santa Clara is known for its many technology companies, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Computer History Museum and the Levi's Stadium.
| Population | 131055 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°21'15"N 121°57'19"W |
| Latitude | 37.3541100 |
| Longitude | -121.9552400 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 San Francisco
The seventeenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Francisco Bay Area. It is located on the tip of a peninsula in Northern California. San Francisco is a major center for the technology industry and is home to the Golden Gate Bridge.
| Population | 866606 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°46'30"N 122°25'10"W |
| Latitude | 37.7749300 |
| Longitude | -122.4194200 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in San Francisco: Market Street (-122.419433,37.774953)
Estimated Travel Time Between Santa Clara and San Francisco
The distance between Santa Clara and San Francisco is 73 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 48 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 Santa Clara and San Francisco. The current time is 23:05:21.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 30 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 07 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 54 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 45 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 38 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 36 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 33 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 6.05 liters (1.6 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Santa Clara and San Francisco.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Santa Clara to San Francisco is $8.56 (diesel $9.91).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $8.56 | $8.94 | $9.18 | $9.91 |
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 Santa Clara and San Francisco (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
