How far is Santa Maria, CA from San Diego, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Santa Maria and San Diego is 127.19 miles (204.69 km).
Flight distance from Santa Maria, CA to San Diego, CA is 127.19 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 17 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 16 minutes to travel from Santa Maria to San Diego with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Santa Maria, California to San Diego, California is: 147.66 miles (237.63 km) by car.
Driving from Santa Maria to San Diego will take approximately 02 hours 31 minutes.
#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 |
#2 San Diego
The eighth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Diego metropolitan area. It is located on the coast of Southern California, at the border with Mexico. San Diego is a major center for tourism and is home to the San Diego Zoo.
| Population | 1422420 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°42'57"N 117°9'53"W |
| Latitude | 32.7157100 |
| Longitude | -117.1647200 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in San Diego: Front Street (-117.164717,32.71571)
Estimated Travel Time Between Santa Maria and San Diego
The distance between Santa Maria and San Diego is 238 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 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 Maria and San Diego. The current time is 00:37:41.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 55 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 41 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 57 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 27 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 06 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 58 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 50 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 19.72 liters (5.21 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Santa Maria and San Diego.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Santa Maria to San Diego is $27.9 (diesel $32.28).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $27.9 | $29.14 | $29.92 | $32.28 |
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 San Diego (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
