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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Santa Cruz and Irvine is 329.17 miles (529.75 km).

Flight distance from Santa Cruz, CA to Irvine, CA is 329.17 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 46 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 42 minutes to travel from Santa Cruz to Irvine with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Santa Cruz, California to Irvine, California is: 385.22 miles (619.96 km) by car.

Driving from Santa Cruz to Irvine will take approximately 06 hours 12 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 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 Cruz and Irvine

The distance between Santa Cruz and Irvine is 620 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 53 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 Irvine. The current time is 02:51:26.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 12 hours 50 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 09 hours 37 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 07 hours 42 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 06 hours 25 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 05 hours 30 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 05 hours 08 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 04 hours 48 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 51.46 liters (13.59 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Santa Cruz and Irvine.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Santa Cruz to Irvine is $72.79 (diesel $84.22).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $72.79 $76.01 $78.07 $84.22

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 Irvine (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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