How far is Santa Cruz, CA from Fresno, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Santa Cruz and Fresno is 125.82 miles (202.49 km).

Flight distance from Santa Cruz, CA to Fresno, CA is 125.82 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Santa Cruz to Fresno with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Santa Cruz, California to Fresno, California is: 157.87 miles (254.07 km) by car.

Driving from Santa Cruz to Fresno will take approximately 02 hours 50 minutes.

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#1 Santa Cruz

The most populous city in Santa Cruz County, California. It is located on the Monterey Bay in central California. Santa Cruz is known for its many beaches, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and the Santa Cruz Mission.

Population 64317
GPS Coordinates 36°58'27"N 122°1'51"W
Latitude 36.9741200
Longitude -122.0308000
Altitude 11
Country United States
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#2 Fresno

The fifth most populous city in California and the center of the Fresno metropolitan area. It is located in the San Joaquin Valley in central California. Fresno is known for its agricultural industry, its hot climate, and its many attractions, such as the Fresno Chaffee Zoo and the Fresno Grizzlies baseball team.

Population 530267
GPS Coordinates 36°44'52"N 119°46'21"W
Latitude 36.7477300
Longitude -119.7723700
Altitude 94
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Santa Cruz and Fresno

The distance between Santa Cruz and Fresno is 254 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 49 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 Cruz and Fresno. The current time is 03:18:56.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 15 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 56 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 09 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 37 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 15 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 06 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 58 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 21.09 liters (5.57 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Santa Cruz and Fresno.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Santa Cruz to Fresno is $29.83 (diesel $34.52).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $29.83 $31.15 $31.99 $34.52

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 Santa Cruz and Fresno (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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