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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Santa Maria and Los Angeles is 19.71 miles (31.71 km).

Flight distance from Santa Maria, CA to Los Angeles, CA is 19.71 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Santa Maria, California to Los Angeles, California is: 30.96 miles (49.83 km) by car.

Driving from Santa Maria to Los Angeles will take approximately 00 hours 49 minutes.

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#1 Santa Maria

The third most populous city in Santa Barbara County, California. It is located on the Pacific Ocean in central California. Santa Maria is known for its many beaches, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Santa Maria Museum of Art and the Guadalupe River Park.

Population 105851
GPS Coordinates 34°7'53"N 118°34'28"W
Latitude 34.1314000
Longitude -118.5745300
Altitude 426
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 Maria and Los Angeles

The distance between Santa Maria and Los Angeles is 50 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 33 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 Maria and Los Angeles. The current time is 00:50:24.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 01 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 46 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 37 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 30 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 26 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 24 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 23 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 4.14 liters (1.09 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Santa Maria and Los Angeles.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Santa Maria to Los Angeles is $5.85 (diesel $6.77).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $5.85 $6.11 $6.27 $6.77

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 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Santa Maria 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 Maria 66.96 miles (108 km)

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Driving distance from Oakland, CA to Santa Maria 372.2 miles (599 km)

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Driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Santa Maria 386.15 miles (621 km)

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