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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Santa Cruz and Oakland is 58.86 miles (94.72 km).

Flight distance from Santa Cruz, CA to Oakland, CA is 58.86 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 08 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 07 minutes to travel from Santa Cruz to Oakland with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Santa Cruz, California to Oakland, California is: 70.28 miles (113.1 km) by car.

Driving from Santa Cruz to Oakland will take approximately 01 hours 15 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 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 Cruz and Oakland

The distance between Santa Cruz and Oakland is 113 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 15 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 Oakland. The current time is 02:26:17.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 02 hours 20 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 45 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 24 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 10 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 00 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 56 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 52 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 9.39 liters (2.48 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Santa Cruz and Oakland.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Santa Cruz to Oakland is $13.28 (diesel $15.37).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $13.28 $13.87 $14.24 $15.37

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 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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