How far is Santa Cruz, CA from Felton, CA?
The driving distance from Santa Cruz, CA to Felton, CA is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.8 miles (9.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Santa Cruz County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Santa Cruz and Felton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Cruz and Felton.
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Start on the route
16 m · 7 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Chestnut Street
32 m · 2 sec · Chestnut Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Chestnut Street Extension
943 ft · 21 sec · Chestnut Street Extension
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Continue on Cabrillo Highway
3024 ft · 1 min · Cabrillo Highway
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Turn left onto River Street
6.4 mi · 12 min · River Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Highway 9
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Santa Cruz and Felton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
River Street
Turn left onto River Street
6.37 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Santa Cruz and Slight Chance Light Rain near Felton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Cruz to Felton?
The road trip is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km) and usually takes 00h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Scotts Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.6 miles from Santa Cruz and 3.5 miles from Felton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.8 miles (9.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.44 one way or $2.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Santa Cruz and Slight Chance Light Rain near Felton.
Stop Ideas Near Scotts Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
BikeLink : Santa Cruz City Hall
Santa Cruz Parking Office
Santa Cruz Police Department Community Room
First Capitola City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Scotts Valley.
Scotts Valley, California
Santa Cruz (Metro Center), California
Morgan Hill, California
San Jose Diridon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Santa Cruz and Felton. Straight-line distance: 5.83 mi (9.38 km).
#1 Santa Cruz
The most populous city in Santa Cruz County, California.
| Population | 64,317 |
| Coordinates | 36.9741200, -122.0308000 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Felton
Town of the United States
| Population | 4,057 |
| Coordinates | 37.0513400, -122.0733000 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| Country | United States |
End: Felton (-122.0733, 37.05134)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.77 | $1.44 | $2.88 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $1.52 | $3.03 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $1.56 | $3.12 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $1.89 | $3.78 |
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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