How far is Santa Barbara, CA from Sacramento, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Santa Barbara and Sacramento is 304.28 miles (489.69 km).
Flight distance from Santa Barbara, CA to Sacramento, CA is 304.28 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 46 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 42 minutes to travel from Santa Barbara to Sacramento with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Santa Barbara, California to Sacramento, California is: 385.11 miles (619.77 km) by car.
Driving from Santa Barbara to Sacramento will take approximately 06 hours 16 minutes.
#1 Santa Barbara
The most populous city in Santa Barbara County, California. It is located on the coast of the Santa Barbara Channel in southern California. Santa Barbara is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Santa Barbara Museum of Art and the Santa Barbara Zoo.
| Population | 90254 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 34°25'15"N 119°41'53"W |
| Latitude | 34.4208300 |
| Longitude | -119.6981900 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sacramento
The sixth most populous city in California and the center of the Sacramento metropolitan area. It is located in the Sacramento Valley in central California. Sacramento is the capital of California and is known for its government and its many attractions, such as the California State Capitol and the California State Railroad Museum.
| Population | 512838 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°34'54"N 121°29'40"W |
| Latitude | 38.5815700 |
| Longitude | -121.4944000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Sacramento: 9th Street (-121.49442,38.581575)
Estimated Travel Time Between Santa Barbara and Sacramento
The distance between Santa Barbara and Sacramento is 620 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 53 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Santa Barbara and Sacramento. The current time is 07:49:05.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12 hours 49 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09 hours 37 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07 hours 42 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06 hours 25 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05 hours 30 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 05 hours 08 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 48 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 51.44 liters (13.59 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Santa Barbara and Sacramento.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Santa Barbara to Sacramento is $72.77 (diesel $84.2).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $72.77 | $75.99 | $78.04 | $84.2 |
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The average gas price (in California ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $5.355 (Diesel $6.196) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Santa Barbara and Sacramento (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
