How far is Santa Cruz, CA from San Francisco, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Santa Cruz and San Francisco is 59.3 miles (95.44 km).
Flight distance from Santa Cruz, CA to San Francisco, CA is 59.3 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 09 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 08 minutes to travel from Santa Cruz to San Francisco with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Santa Cruz, California to San Francisco, California is: 75.83 miles (122.04 km) by car.
Driving from Santa Cruz to San Francisco will take approximately 01 hours 18 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 San Francisco
The seventeenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Francisco Bay Area. It is located on the tip of a peninsula in Northern California. San Francisco is a major center for the technology industry and is home to the Golden Gate Bridge.
| Population | 866606 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°46'30"N 122°25'10"W |
| Latitude | 37.7749300 |
| Longitude | -122.4194200 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in San Francisco: Market Street (-122.419433,37.774953)
Estimated Travel Time Between Santa Cruz and San Francisco
The distance between Santa Cruz and San Francisco is 122 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 21 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 San Francisco. The current time is 03:34:14.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 31 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 53 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 30 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 15 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 05 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 00 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 56 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 10.13 liters (2.68 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Santa Cruz and San Francisco.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Santa Cruz to San Francisco is $14.33 (diesel $16.58).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $14.33 | $14.96 | $15.37 | $16.58 |
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 San Francisco (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
