How far is Santa Cruz, CA from Santa Ana, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Santa Cruz and Santa Ana is 323.64 miles (520.84 km).
Flight distance from Santa Cruz, CA to Santa Ana, CA is 323.64 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 44 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 40 minutes to travel from Santa Cruz to Santa Ana with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Santa Cruz, California to Santa Ana, California is: 371.57 miles (597.99 km) by car.
Driving from Santa Cruz to Santa Ana will take approximately 06 hours 06 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 Santa Ana
The most populous city in Orange County, California and the center of the Santa Ana metropolitan area. It is located in southern California. Santa Ana is known for its Hispanic culture, its history as a citrus-growing region, and its many attractions, such as the Santa Ana Zoo and the Bowers Museum.
| Population | 331301 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°44'44"N 117°52'4"W |
| Latitude | 33.7455700 |
| Longitude | -117.8678300 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Santa Ana: West 1st Street (-117.86783,33.745553)
Estimated Travel Time Between Santa Cruz and Santa Ana
The distance between Santa Cruz and Santa Ana is 598 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 38 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 Santa Ana. The current time is 03:26:22.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12 hours 22 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09 hours 17 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07 hours 25 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06 hours 11 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05 hours 18 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 57 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 38 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 49.63 liters (13.11 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Santa Cruz and Santa Ana.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Santa Cruz to Santa Ana is $70.21 (diesel $81.24).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $70.21 | $73.32 | $75.3 | $81.24 |
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 Santa Ana (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
