How far is San Pedro, CA from Santa Ana, CA?
The driving distance from San Pedro, CA to Santa Ana, CA is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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 45m.
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.
Census-designated place in Orange County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Pedro and Santa Ana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Pedro and Santa Ana.
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Start on South Gaffey Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Gaffey Street
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Continue on Harbor Freeway
155 m · 7 sec · Harbor Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 47 North: Vincent Thomas Bridge, Terminal Island, Long Beach
1126 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Seaside Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Seaside Avenue
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Continue on Seaside Freeway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Seaside Freeway
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Continue on Long Beach Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Long Beach Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 North, I 405 South: Santa Monica, San Diego
697 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South: San Diego
1627 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 405: San Diego Freeway, San Diego
1477 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
7.7 mi · 9 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Garden Grove Freeway
9.8 mi · 11 min · Garden Grove Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Santa Ana
1550 ft · 20 sec · Garden Grove Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 South: Santa Ana, Broadway, Main Street
1342 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Broadway, Main Street
2460 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Main Street North, Broadway
1656 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto North Broadway
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Broadway
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Turn left onto West 5th Street
639 ft · 17 sec · West 5th Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1209 ft · 31 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West 1st Street
16 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Pedro and Santa Ana.
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.
Garden Grove Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Garden Grove Freeway
9.81 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.
Sunny leaving San Pedro and Sunny near Santa Ana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Pedro to Santa Ana?
The road trip is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Rossmoor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.6 miles from San Pedro and 16.5 miles from Santa Ana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 7:00 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.33 one way or $14.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Pedro and Sunny near Santa Ana.
Stop Ideas Near Rossmoor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
Anaheim City Clerk
The City of Orange
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rossmoor.
Long Beach, California
San Pedro (Catalina Terminal), California
Fullerton Transportation Center
Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Pedro and Santa Ana. Straight-line distance: 24.4 mi (39.26 km).
#1 San Pedro
Positioned on the west side of San Pedro Bay at the southern end of the Palos Verdes Peninsula, this community lies at an elevation of 112 feet within Los Angeles County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.7358500, -118.2922900 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Santa Ana
The most populous city in Orange County, California and the center of the Santa Ana metropolitan area.
| Population | 331,301 |
| Coordinates | 33.7455700, -117.8678300 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 1st Street (-117.86783, 33.745553)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $6.26 | $7.33 | $14.65 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $7.60 | $15.21 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $7.83 | $15.65 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $9.84 | $19.69 |
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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