How far is Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA from Santa Ana, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Carmel-by-the-Sea and Santa Ana is 300.24 miles (483.19 km).

Flight distance from Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA to Santa Ana, CA is 300.24 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 42 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 38 minutes to travel from Carmel-by-the-Sea to Santa Ana with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to Santa Ana, California is: 353.54 miles (568.97 km) by car.

Driving from Carmel-by-the-Sea to Santa Ana will take approximately 06 hours 21 minutes.

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#1 Carmel-by-the-Sea

City in Monterey County, California

Population 3744
GPS Coordinates 36°33'19"N 121°55'24"W
Latitude 36.5552400
Longitude -121.9232900
Altitude 68
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 Carmel-by-the-Sea and Santa Ana

The distance between Carmel-by-the-Sea and Santa Ana is 569 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 19 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 Carmel-by-the-Sea and Santa Ana. The current time is 18:32:06.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 11 hours 46 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 08 hours 50 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 07 hours 04 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 05 hours 53 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 05 hours 03 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 04 hours 42 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 04 hours 24 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 47.22 liters (12.48 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Carmel-by-the-Sea and Santa Ana.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Carmel-by-the-Sea to Santa Ana is $66.81 (diesel $77.3).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $66.81 $69.76 $71.65 $77.3

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 26, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Carmel-by-the-Sea 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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Driving distance from Anaheim, CA to Carmel-by-the-Sea 347.44 miles (559 km)

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Driving distance from Fresno, CA to Carmel-by-the-Sea 158.8 miles (256 km)

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Driving distance from Laguna, CA to Carmel-by-the-Sea 184.51 miles (297 km)

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Driving distance from Oakland, CA to Carmel-by-the-Sea 114.39 miles (184 km)

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Driving distance from San Diego, CA to Carmel-by-the-Sea 448.12 miles (721 km)

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