How far is Santa Barbara, CA from Los Angeles, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles is 86.9 miles (139.85 km).
Flight distance from Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles, CA is 86.9 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 11 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 10 minutes to travel from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Santa Barbara, California to Los Angeles, California is: 95.01 miles (152.9 km) by car.
Driving from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles will take approximately 01 hours 40 minutes.
#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 |
#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 |
Ending point in Los Angeles: West 1st Street (-118.243569,34.052341)
Estimated Travel Time Between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles
The distance between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles is 153 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 41 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 Los Angeles. The current time is 23:25:25.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 09 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 22 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 54 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 35 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 21 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 16 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 11 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 12.69 liters (3.35 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles is $17.95 (diesel $20.77).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $17.95 | $18.75 | $19.25 | $20.77 |
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 Santa Barbara 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.
