How far is Rancho Santa Margarita, CA from Santa Ana, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Rancho Santa Margarita and Santa Ana is 16.85 miles (27.12 km).

Flight distance from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA to Santa Ana, CA is 16.85 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Rancho Santa Margarita, California to Santa Ana, California is: 22.39 miles (36.04 km) by car.

Driving from Rancho Santa Margarita to Santa Ana will take approximately 00 hours 25 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 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 Rancho Santa Margarita and Santa Ana

The distance between Rancho Santa Margarita and Santa Ana is 36 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 24 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 Santa Ana. The current time is 16:19:05.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 44 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 33 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 26 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 22 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 19 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 17 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 16 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.99 liters (0.79 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rancho Santa Margarita and Santa Ana.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rancho Santa Margarita to Santa Ana is $4.23 (diesel $4.9).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $4.23 $4.42 $4.54 $4.9

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 23, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Rancho Santa Margarita 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.

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