How far is Felton, CA from Capitola, CA?
The driving distance from Felton, CA to Capitola, CA is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The most populous city in Santa Cruz County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Felton and Capitola.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Felton and Capitola.
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Start on Highway 9
126 m · 14 sec · Highway 9
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Turn straight
59 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto Graham Hill Road
5.7 mi · 11 min · Graham Hill Road
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Continue on Ocean Street
1893 ft · 49 sec · Ocean Street
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Continue on Plymouth Street
86 m · 6 sec · Plymouth Street
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Take the ramp straight
742 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cabrillo Highway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Cabrillo Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Bay Avenue, Porter Street
576 ft · 17 sec
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Turn right onto Bay Avenue
1875 ft · 42 sec · Bay Avenue
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Turn right onto Capitola Avenue
1367 ft · 44 sec · Capitola Avenue
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Turn left onto Riverview Drive
21 m · 5 sec · Riverview Drive
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Keep slight left to continue on Riverview Drive
58 m · 15 sec · Riverview Drive
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Continue on Riverview Drive
24 m · 5 sec · Riverview Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Riverview Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Felton and Capitola.
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.
Graham Hill Road
Turn slight right onto Graham Hill Road
5.69 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Felton and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Capitola.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Felton to Capitola?
The road trip is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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 5.3 miles from Felton and 6.1 miles from Capitola.
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 2.9 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 7:52 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.31 one way or $4.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Felton and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Capitola.
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 Felton and Capitola. Straight-line distance: 8.46 mi (13.61 km).
#1 Felton
Town of the United States
| Population | 4,057 |
| Coordinates | 37.0513400, -122.0733000 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Capitola
City in California
| Population | 9,959 |
| Coordinates | 36.9752300, -121.9532900 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Riverview Drive (-121.953235, 36.975245)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 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 | $2.31 | $4.62 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $2.43 | $4.85 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $2.50 | $4.99 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $3.03 | $6.05 |
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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