How far is Santa Cruz, CA from Los Angeles, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Santa Cruz and Los Angeles is 293.41 miles (472.2 km).

Flight distance from Santa Cruz, CA to Los Angeles, CA is 293.41 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 41 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 37 minutes to travel from Santa Cruz to Los Angeles with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Santa Cruz, California to Los Angeles, California is: 340.95 miles (548.7 km) by car.

Driving from Santa Cruz to Los Angeles will take approximately 05 hours 32 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 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

Estimated Travel Time Between Santa Cruz and Los Angeles

The distance between Santa Cruz and Los Angeles is 549 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 05 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 Los Angeles. The current time is 19:10:16.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 11 hours 21 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 08 hours 31 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 06 hours 49 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 05 hours 40 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 04 hours 52 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 04 hours 32 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 04 hours 15 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 45.54 liters (12.03 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Santa Cruz and Los Angeles.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Santa Cruz to Los Angeles is $64.43 (diesel $74.54).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $64.43 $67.28 $69.09 $74.54

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 26, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Santa Cruz 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.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Irvine, CA to Santa Cruz 385.22 miles (620 km)

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Driving distance from Long Beach, CA to Santa Cruz 363.61 miles (585 km)

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Driving distance from Oakland, CA to Santa Cruz 70.28 miles (113 km)

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Driving distance from Riverside, CA to Santa Cruz 396.39 miles (638 km)

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Driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Santa Cruz 146.8 miles (236 km)

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Driving distance from San Bernardino, CA to Santa Cruz 397.79 miles (640 km)

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