How far is Santa Cruz, CA from Chula Vista, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Santa Cruz and Chula Vista is 410.26 miles (660.26 km).

Flight distance from Santa Cruz, CA to Chula Vista, CA is 410.26 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 57 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 51 minutes to travel from Santa Cruz to Chula Vista with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Santa Cruz, California to Chula Vista, California is: 473.32 miles (761.74 km) by car.

Driving from Santa Cruz to Chula Vista will take approximately 07 hours 31 minutes.

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#1 Santa Cruz

The most populous city in Santa Cruz County, California. It is located on the Monterey Bay in central California. Santa Cruz is known for its many beaches, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and the Santa Cruz Mission.

Population 64317
GPS Coordinates 36°58'27"N 122°1'51"W
Latitude 36.9741200
Longitude -122.0308000
Altitude 11
Country United States
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#2 Chula Vista

The second most populous city in San Diego County, California. It is located on the U.S.-Mexico border. Chula Vista is known for its beaches, its Mexican culture, and its many attractions, such as the Otay Mountain Wilderness and the Chula Vista Nature Center.

Population 272979
GPS Coordinates 32°38'24"N 117°5'3"W
Latitude 32.6400500
Longitude -117.0842000
Altitude 21
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Santa Cruz and Chula Vista

The distance between Santa Cruz and Chula Vista is 762 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 08 hours 27 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 Cruz and Chula Vista. The current time is 04:52:59.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 15 hours 46 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 11 hours 50 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 09 hours 27 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 07 hours 53 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 06 hours 45 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 06 hours 18 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 05 hours 54 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 63.22 liters (16.7 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Santa Cruz and Chula Vista.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Santa Cruz to Chula Vista is $89.44 (diesel $103.49).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $89.44 $93.4 $95.92 $103.49

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 Cruz and Chula Vista (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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