How far is Santa Barbara, CA from San Diego, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Santa Barbara and San Diego is 187.48 miles (301.72 km).
Flight distance from Santa Barbara, CA to San Diego, CA is 187.48 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 26 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 23 minutes to travel from Santa Barbara to San Diego with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Santa Barbara, California to San Diego, California is: 218.14 miles (351.06 km) by car.
Driving from Santa Barbara to San Diego will take approximately 03 hours 24 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 San Diego
The eighth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Diego metropolitan area. It is located on the coast of Southern California, at the border with Mexico. San Diego is a major center for tourism and is home to the San Diego Zoo.
| Population | 1422420 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°42'57"N 117°9'53"W |
| Latitude | 32.7157100 |
| Longitude | -117.1647200 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in San Diego: Front Street (-117.164717,32.71571)
Estimated Travel Time Between Santa Barbara and San Diego
The distance between Santa Barbara and San Diego is 351 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 54 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 San Diego. The current time is 20:27:40.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 16 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 27 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 21 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 38 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 06 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 54 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 43 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 29.14 liters (7.7 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Santa Barbara and San Diego.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Santa Barbara to San Diego is $41.22 (diesel $47.69).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $41.22 | $43.04 | $44.21 | $47.69 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
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 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Santa Barbara and San Diego (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
