How far is Rancho Santa Margarita, CA from Los Angeles, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Rancho Santa Margarita and Los Angeles is 46.47 miles (74.78 km).

Flight distance from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA to Los Angeles, CA is 46.47 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 06 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Rancho Santa Margarita, California to Los Angeles, California is: 53.97 miles (86.86 km) by car.

Driving from Rancho Santa Margarita to Los Angeles will take approximately 00 hours 56 minutes.

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#1 Rancho Santa Margarita

A city in Orange County, California. It is located in the South Coast region of the county. Rancho Santa Margarita is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Rancho Santa Margarita Historical Society and the Rancho Santa Margarita Town Center.

Population 47569
GPS Coordinates 33°38'27"N 117°36'11"W
Latitude 33.6408600
Longitude -117.6031000
Altitude 289
Country United States
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#2 Los Angeles

The second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Los Angeles metropolitan area. It is located on the coast of Southern California, at the head of the Santa Monica Bay. Los Angeles is a major center for the entertainment industry and is home to many Hollywood studios.

Population 3970219
GPS Coordinates 34°3'8"N 118°14'37"W
Latitude 34.0522300
Longitude -118.2436800
Altitude 89
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Rancho Santa Margarita and Los Angeles

The distance between Rancho Santa Margarita and Los Angeles is 87 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 57 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 Rancho Santa Margarita and Los Angeles. The current time is 00:30:27.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 47 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 20 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 04 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 53 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 46 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 43 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 40 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 7.21 liters (1.9 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rancho Santa Margarita and Los Angeles.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rancho Santa Margarita to Los Angeles is $10.2 (diesel $11.8).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $10.2 $10.65 $10.94 $11.8

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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 22, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Rancho Santa Margarita and Los Angeles (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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