How far is Santa Cruz, CA from Sacramento, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Santa Cruz and Sacramento is 114.86 miles (184.85 km).
Flight distance from Santa Cruz, CA to Sacramento, CA is 114.86 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 17 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 16 minutes to travel from Santa Cruz to Sacramento with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Santa Cruz, California to Sacramento, California is: 146.8 miles (236.25 km) by car.
Driving from Santa Cruz to Sacramento will take approximately 02 hours 24 minutes.
#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 |
#2 Sacramento
The sixth most populous city in California and the center of the Sacramento metropolitan area. It is located in the Sacramento Valley in central California. Sacramento is the capital of California and is known for its government and its many attractions, such as the California State Capitol and the California State Railroad Museum.
| Population | 512838 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°34'54"N 121°29'40"W |
| Latitude | 38.5815700 |
| Longitude | -121.4944000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Sacramento: 9th Street (-121.49442,38.581575)
Estimated Travel Time Between Santa Cruz and Sacramento
The distance between Santa Cruz and Sacramento is 236 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 37 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 Sacramento. The current time is 02:26:22.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 53 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 40 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 56 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 26 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 05 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 57 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 49 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 19.61 liters (5.18 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Santa Cruz and Sacramento.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Santa Cruz to Sacramento is $27.74 (diesel $32.1).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $27.74 | $28.97 | $29.75 | $32.1 |
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 Sacramento (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
