How far is Walnut Creek, CA from San Francisco, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Walnut Creek and San Francisco is 21.37 miles (34.38 km).

Flight distance from Walnut Creek, CA to San Francisco, CA is 21.37 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Walnut Creek, California to San Francisco, California is: 25.15 miles (40.47 km) by car.

Driving from Walnut Creek to San Francisco will take approximately 00 hours 30 minutes.

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#1 Walnut Creek

The fifth most populous city in Contra Costa County, California. It is located in the San Francisco Bay Area in northern California. Walnut Creek is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Walnut Creek Historical Society and the Walnut Creek Civic Center.

Population 69936
GPS Coordinates 37°54'23"N 122°3'54"W
Latitude 37.9063100
Longitude -122.0649600
Altitude 52
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Walnut Creek and San Francisco

The distance between Walnut Creek and San Francisco is 40 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 26 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 Walnut Creek and San Francisco. The current time is 07:29:55.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 50 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 37 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 30 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 25 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 21 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 20 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 18 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3.36 liters (0.89 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Walnut Creek and San Francisco.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Walnut Creek to San Francisco is $4.75 (diesel $5.5).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $4.75 $4.96 $5.1 $5.5

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 Walnut Creek 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.

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