How far is Broadmoor, CA from Santa Ana, CA?

The driving distance from Broadmoor, CA to Santa Ana, CA is about 422 miles (679.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 375.6 miles (604.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
422.04 mi
07h 16m
Flight
375.62 mi
604.5 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
375.62 mi
Kilometers
604.5 km
Flight Time
00h 45m

Driving Distance

Road route
422.04 mi
Kilometers
679.2 km
Drive Time
07h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 07h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Santa Ana
Sun, Apr 19, 7:37 AM PDT
Return by in Broadmoor
Sun, Apr 19, 2:54 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Broadmoor
2026-04-19T00:20
Arrive Santa Ana
Sun, Apr 19, 7:37 AM PDT
Route Timing
07h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:17 PM to 2:47 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:26 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Broadmoor
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Kettleman City
CA

Census-designated place in Kings County, California

From Broadmoor
207.2 mi
03h 38m
To Santa Ana
214.8 mi
03h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph WSW
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Broadmoor and Santa Ana.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Broadmoor and Santa Ana.

  1. 1

    Start on Terrace View Court

    810 ft · 39 sec · Terrace View Court

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Eastmoor Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · Eastmoor Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Sullivan Avenue

    758 ft · 24 sec · Sullivan Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 280 South, CA 1 South: San Jose, Pacifica

    79 m · 6 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 280 South: San Jose

    2288 ft · 56 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Junipero Serra Freeway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Junipero Serra Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 380: San Francisco International Airport

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 101 South: San Jose, San Francisco International Airport

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 101 South: San Jose

    1952 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Bayshore Freeway

    24 mi · 28 min · Bayshore Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Bayshore Freeway

    42.4 mi · 49 min · Bayshore Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 152 East: 10th Street, Pacheco Pass Road

    1539 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East 10th Street

    108 m · 13 sec · East 10th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Pacheco Pass Highway

    40.6 mi · 50 min · Pacheco Pass Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Los Angeles

    3148 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    181.1 mi · 3 hr 14 min · Westside Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    58.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South

    1354 ft · 18 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    24.7 mi · 29 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

    25.7 mi · 30 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway

    1241 ft · 16 sec · Santa Ana Freeway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Broadway, Main Street, Santa Ana

    1.3 km · 57 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Main Street North, Broadway

    1656 ft · 22 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto North Broadway

    2613 ft · 58 sec · North Broadway

  27. 27

    Turn left onto West 17th Street

    684 ft · 26 sec · West 17th Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto West 1st Street

    16 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Broadmoor and Santa Ana.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
30 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
239 mi · 57%
Bayshore Freeway
66.5 mi · 16%
Pacheco Pass Highway
40.6 mi · 10%
Santa Ana Freeway
26 mi · 6%
I 405 South
25 mi · 6%
Golden State Freeway
5.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

181 mi · 03h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 16m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.4 mi
375.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kettleman City
03h 38m from Broadmoor
Leave By
9:26 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Broadmoor and Mostly Sunny near Santa Ana.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Broadmoor to Santa Ana?

The road trip is about 422 miles (679.2 km) and usually takes 07h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kettleman City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 207.2 miles from Broadmoor and 214.8 miles from Santa Ana.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 375.6 miles (604.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $85.90 one way or $171.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 132.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Broadmoor and Mostly Sunny near Santa Ana.

Stop Ideas Near Kettleman City

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kettleman City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kettleman City.

BUS

Kettleman City, California

3 mi away
3300 Hubert Way
BUS

Lemoore, California

34 mi away
300 E Street
RAIL

Corcoran station

38 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.
BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

41 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Broadmoor and Santa Ana. Straight-line distance: 375.62 mi (604.5 km).

Broadmoor

#1 Broadmoor

Census-designated place in San Mateo County, California

Population4,176
Coordinates37.6866000, -122.4827500
Altitude106
CountryUnited States
Santa Ana

#2 Santa Ana

The most populous city in Orange County, California and the center of the Santa Ana metropolitan area.

Population331,301
Coordinates33.7455700, -117.8678300
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Terrace View Court (-122.482748, 37.686434)
End: West 1st Street (-117.86783, 33.745553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 679 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.89 gal
56.37 L · about $85.90
Round trip
$171.80
29.78 gal · 112.74 L
Estimated CO2
132.3 kg one way
Round trip: 264.7 kg / 584 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $85.90 $171.80
Mid-grade $6.07 $90.32 $180.65
Premium $6.24 $92.96 $185.92
Diesel $7.57 $112.67 $225.35

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Broadmoor and Santa Ana. The current time is 00:20:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.