How far is Costa Mesa, CA from Santa Ana, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Costa Mesa and Santa Ana is 7.79 miles (12.53 km).

Flight distance from Costa Mesa, CA to Santa Ana, CA is 7.79 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Costa Mesa, California to Santa Ana, California is: 10.98 miles (17.67 km) by car.

Driving from Costa Mesa to Santa Ana will take approximately 00 hours 14 minutes.

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#1 Costa Mesa

The most populous city in Orange County, California. It is located in the coastal region of southern California. Costa Mesa is known for its many beaches, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Segerstrom Center for the Arts and the South Coast Plaza shopping mall.

Population 112366
GPS Coordinates 33°38'28"N 117°55'7"W
Latitude 33.6411300
Longitude -117.9186700
Altitude 30
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 Costa Mesa and Santa Ana

The distance between Costa Mesa and Santa Ana is 18 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 11 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 Costa Mesa and Santa Ana. The current time is 17:40:59.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 21 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 16 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 13 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 10 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 09 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 08 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 08 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 1.47 liters (0.39 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Costa Mesa and Santa Ana.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Costa Mesa to Santa Ana is $2.07 (diesel $2.4).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $2.07 $2.17 $2.23 $2.4

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 Costa Mesa 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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