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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Santa Barbara and Oakland is 274.33 miles (441.49 km).

Flight distance from Santa Barbara, CA to Oakland, CA is 274.33 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 38 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 34 minutes to travel from Santa Barbara to Oakland with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Santa Barbara, California to Oakland, California is: 318.75 miles (512.98 km) by car.

Driving from Santa Barbara to Oakland will take approximately 05 hours 02 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 Oakland

The third most populous city in California, Oakland is a major center for business, manufacturing, and culture. The city is home to the Oakland International Airport, the Oakland Raiders, and the Golden State Warriors. Oakland is also home to a number of universities, such as the University of California, Berkeley and the Mills College.

Population 424891
GPS Coordinates 37°48'16"N 122°16'15"W
Latitude 37.8043700
Longitude -122.2708000
Altitude 13
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Santa Barbara and Oakland

The distance between Santa Barbara and Oakland is 513 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 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 Oakland. The current time is 21:44:44.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 10 hours 37 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 07 hours 58 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 06 hours 22 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 05 hours 18 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 04 hours 33 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 04 hours 15 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 58 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 42.58 liters (11.25 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Santa Barbara and Oakland.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Santa Barbara to Oakland is $60.23 (diesel $69.69).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $60.23 $62.9 $64.6 $69.69

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 04, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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