How far is Santa Ana, CA from Newman, CA?
The driving distance from Santa Ana, CA to Newman, CA is about 323.6 miles (520.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 303.6 miles (488.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 05m 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 06h 02m.
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.
Place in Kern County California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Santa Ana and Newman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Ana and Newman.
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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
197.1 mi · 3 hr 31 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 140: Gustine, Merced
1347 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Sullivan Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Sullivan Road
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Turn left onto Santa Nella Road
3163 ft · 60 sec · Santa Nella Road
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Continue on South Avenue
2518 ft · 43 sec · South Avenue
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Continue on 6th Avenue
842 ft · 14 sec · 6th Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 4th Street
44 m · 2 sec · 4th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto 4th Street
4.4 mi · 7 min · 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · N Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Santa Ana and Newman.
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
197 mi · 03h 31m
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 Sunny near Newman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Ana to Newman?
The road trip is about 323.6 miles (520.8 km) and usually takes 06h 02m 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?
Buttonwillow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.9 miles from Santa Ana and 161.7 miles from Newman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 303.6 miles (488.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 $65.88 one way or $131.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Santa Ana and Sunny near Newman.
Stop Ideas Near Buttonwillow
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 Buttonwillow.
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Corcoran station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Santa Ana and Newman. Straight-line distance: 303.62 mi (488.63 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 Newman
Human settlement in Stanislaus County, California, United States of America
| Population | 11,702 |
| Coordinates | 37.3138300, -121.0207600 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newman (-121.02076, 37.31383)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 521 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 02m |
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 | $65.88 | $131.76 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $69.27 | $138.55 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $71.30 | $142.59 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $86.42 | $172.83 |
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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