How far is Santa Ana, CA from Bay Point, CA?
The driving distance from Santa Ana, CA to Bay Point, CA is about 393.8 miles (633.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 374.2 miles (602.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 53m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 26m.
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 Kings 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 Bay Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Ana and Bay Point.
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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
225.6 mi · 4 hr 2 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway
13.9 mi · 15 min · William Elton Brown Freeway
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Take the exit slight right
901 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Patterson Pass Road
88 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Mountain House Parkway
1.1 km · 1 min · Mountain House Parkway
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Turn right onto International Parkway
1.4 km · 2 min · International Parkway
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Continue on Mountain House Parkway
2.8 mi · 5 min · Mountain House Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Byron Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Byron Road
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Continue on Byron-Bethany Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Byron-Bethany Road
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Continue on Byron Highway
5.1 mi · 8 min · Byron Highway
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Turn left onto Camino Diablo
1.6 mi · 4 min · Camino Diablo
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Turn right onto Vasco Road
3.4 mi · 4 min · Vasco Road
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Continue straight
19 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Bay Point, San Marco Boulevard, Willow Pass Road
1543 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto Willow Pass Road
1337 ft · 35 sec · Willow Pass Road
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Turn left onto Port Chicago Highway
1053 ft · 38 sec · Port Chicago Highway
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Turn left onto Riverside Drive
100 m · 14 sec · Riverside Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Riverside Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Santa Ana and Bay Point.
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
226 mi · 04h 02m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Santa Ana and Mostly Sunny near Bay Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Ana to Bay Point?
The road trip is about 393.8 miles (633.8 km) and usually takes 07h 26m 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 197 miles from Santa Ana and 196.9 miles from Bay Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 374.2 miles (602.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 $80.19 one way or $160.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 123.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Santa Ana and Mostly Sunny near Bay Point.
Stop Ideas Near Kettleman City
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 Kettleman City.
Kettleman City, California
Lemoore, California
Corcoran station
Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Santa Ana and Bay Point. Straight-line distance: 374.21 mi (602.24 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 Bay Point
Census designated place in California
| Population | 21,534 |
| Coordinates | 38.0290900, -121.9616300 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bay Point (-121.96163, 38.02909)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 634 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 54m |
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 | $80.19 | $160.38 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $84.32 | $168.63 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $86.78 | $173.56 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $105.18 | $210.36 |
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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