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Distance from San Rafael to Vallejo

Driving Distance
30.5 mi 49 km
Flying Distance
17.5 mi 28.1 km

Route Information

The driving distance from San Rafael, California to Vallejo, California is 30.5 mi (49 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 17.5 mi (28.1 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 2 min

The estimated travel time by road is 37 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, moderate in a northeast direction. Average speeds around 49 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

San Rafael
Place San Rafael
State/Province California
Country US
Latitude 37.973535
Longitude -122.531087
GPS 37.973535° N, 122.531087° W
Local Time 12:44 AM
Timezone America/Los_Angeles

Destination:

Vallejo
Place Vallejo
State/Province California
Country US
Latitude 38.104086
Longitude -122.256637
GPS 38.104086° N, 122.256637° W
Local Time 12:44 AM
Timezone America/Los_Angeles

Journey Summary

Traveling from San Rafael, California to Vallejo, California covers 30.5 mi (49 km) in a northeast direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 37 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 2 route options between these locations (28.0-30.5 miles / 45-49 km). The primary route shown here saves 3 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views, toll sections. with average speeds around 49 mph (79 km/h).

Available Routes

I-580 E and I-80 E
30.5 mi 37 minutes
Shortest Tolls
US-101 N and CA-37 E
28 mi 35 minutes
Fastest

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.