How far is Capitola, CA from Felton, CA?
The driving distance from Capitola, CA to Felton, CA is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Santa Cruz County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Capitola and Felton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Capitola and Felton.
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Start on Riverview Drive
11 m · 6 sec · Riverview Drive
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Continue on Riverview Drive
65 m · 18 sec · Riverview Drive
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Turn right onto Capitola Avenue
1367 ft · 42 sec · Capitola Avenue
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Turn left onto Bay Avenue
2178 ft · 55 sec · Bay Avenue
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Take the ramp left
569 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cabrillo Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Cabrillo Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 17 North: San Jose, Oakland
2245 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Cruz Highway
3 mi · 3 min · Santa Cruz Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Mount Hermon Road
591 ft · 8 sec
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Continue on Mount Hermon Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Mount Hermon Road
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Turn right onto Graham Hill Road
973 ft · 41 sec · Graham Hill Road
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Turn sharp left onto Highway 9
635 ft · 22 sec · Highway 9
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Highway 9
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Capitola and Felton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Mount Hermon Road
Continue on Mount Hermon Road
3.77 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Capitola and Sunny near Felton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Capitola to Felton?
The road trip is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km) and usually takes 00h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Santa Cruz is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from Capitola and 5.8 miles from Felton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.37 one way or $4.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Capitola and Sunny near Felton.
Stop Ideas Near Santa Cruz
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
BikeLink : Santa Cruz City Hall
Santa Cruz Parking Office
Santa Cruz Police Department Community Room
First Capitola City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz (Metro Center), California
Scotts Valley, California
Prunedale, California
Morgan Hill, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Capitola and Felton. Straight-line distance: 8.46 mi (13.61 km).
#1 Capitola
City in California
| Population | 9,959 |
| Coordinates | 36.9752300, -121.9532900 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Felton
Town of the United States
| Population | 4,057 |
| Coordinates | 37.0513400, -122.0733000 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| Country | United States |
End: Felton (-122.0733, 37.05134)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $2.37 | $4.73 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $2.49 | $4.97 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $3.10 | $6.20 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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