How far is Santa Barbara, CA from San Diego, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Santa Barbara and San Diego is 187.48 miles (301.72 km).

Flight distance from Santa Barbara, CA to San Diego, CA is 187.48 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 26 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 23 minutes to travel from Santa Barbara to San Diego with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Santa Barbara, California to San Diego, California is: 218.14 miles (351.06 km) by car.

Driving from Santa Barbara to San Diego will take approximately 03 hours 24 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 San Diego

The eighth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Diego metropolitan area. It is located on the coast of Southern California, at the border with Mexico. San Diego is a major center for tourism and is home to the San Diego Zoo.

Population 1422420
GPS Coordinates 32°42'57"N 117°9'53"W
Latitude 32.7157100
Longitude -117.1647200
Altitude 20
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Santa Barbara and San Diego

The distance between Santa Barbara and San Diego is 351 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 54 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 San Diego. The current time is 02:40:49.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 07 hours 16 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 05 hours 27 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 04 hours 21 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 38 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 06 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 54 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 43 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 29.14 liters (7.7 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Santa Barbara and San Diego.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Santa Barbara to San Diego is $41.22 (diesel $47.69).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $41.22 $43.04 $44.21 $47.69

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 21, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Santa Barbara and San Diego (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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