How far is Santa Barbara, CA from Irvine, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Santa Barbara and Irvine is 119.24 miles (191.9 km).

Flight distance from Santa Barbara, CA to Irvine, CA is 119.24 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 16 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 14 minutes to travel from Santa Barbara to Irvine with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Santa Barbara, California to Irvine, California is: 137.44 miles (221.19 km) by car.

Driving from Santa Barbara to Irvine will take approximately 02 hours 14 minutes.

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#1 Santa Barbara

The most populous city in Santa Barbara County, California. It is located on the coast of the Santa Barbara Channel in southern California. Santa Barbara is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Santa Barbara Museum of Art and the Santa Barbara Zoo.

Population 90254
GPS Coordinates 34°25'15"N 119°41'53"W
Latitude 34.4208300
Longitude -119.6981900
Altitude 15
Country United States
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#2 Irvine

A city located in Orange County, California. It is known for its affluence, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Irvine Spectrum Center and the University of California, Irvine.

Population 283700
GPS Coordinates 33°40'10"N 117°49'23"W
Latitude 33.6694600
Longitude -117.8231100
Altitude 17
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Santa Barbara and Irvine

The distance between Santa Barbara and Irvine is 221 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 27 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 Santa Barbara and Irvine. The current time is 02:36:46.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 04 hours 34 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 26 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 44 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 17 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 57 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 49 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 42 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 18.36 liters (4.85 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Santa Barbara and Irvine.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Santa Barbara to Irvine is $25.97 (diesel $30.05).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $25.97 $27.12 $27.85 $30.05

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 21, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Santa Barbara and Irvine (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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