How far is Santa Ana, CA from Alum Rock, CA?
The driving distance from Santa Ana, CA to Alum Rock, CA is about 371.6 miles (598.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 334.7 miles (538.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 02m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Census-designated place in Kern County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Santa Ana and Alum Rock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Ana and Alum Rock.
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Start on West 1st Street
576 ft · 16 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn right onto North Broadway
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Broadway
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Turn right onto West Santa Clara Avenue
615 ft · 14 sec · West Santa Clara Avenue
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Continue on I 5 North: Los Angeles
1787 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
18 mi · 21 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Golden State Freeway
25.5 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
36.1 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
182.5 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 152 West: Gilroy, Hollister, San Jose
1038 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
28.7 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight right
11.9 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 101 North: San Jose
2466 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Valley Freeway
19.9 mi · 23 min · South Valley Freeway
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Keep slight left
8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 280, I 680: Downtown San Jose, Sacramento
2992 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 680: Sacramento
2997 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Sinclair Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · Sinclair Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Alum Rock Avenue
2394 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Alum Rock Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Alum Rock Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Alum Rock Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Santa Ana and Alum Rock.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Westside Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
183 mi · 03h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Santa Ana and Partly Cloudy near Alum Rock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Ana to Alum Rock?
The road trip is about 371.6 miles (598.1 km) and usually takes 07h 01m 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?
Lost Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 185.9 miles from Santa Ana and 185.8 miles from Alum Rock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 334.7 miles (538.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.9 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 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 $75.63 one way or $151.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Santa Ana and Partly Cloudy near Alum Rock.
Stop Ideas Near Lost Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lost Hills.
Wasco station
Kettleman City, California
Corcoran station
Bakersfield
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Santa Ana and Alum Rock. Straight-line distance: 334.75 mi (538.73 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Alum Rock
Census-designated place in Santa Clara County, California
| Population | 15,536 |
| Coordinates | 37.3660500, -121.8271800 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alum Rock (-121.82718, 37.36605)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 598 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.77 | $75.63 | $151.26 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $79.53 | $159.05 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $81.85 | $163.69 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $99.20 | $198.41 |
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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