How far is Santa Cruz, CA from Fresno, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Santa Cruz and Fresno is 125.82 miles (202.49 km).
Flight distance from Santa Cruz, CA to Fresno, CA is 125.82 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Santa Cruz to Fresno with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Santa Cruz, California to Fresno, California is: 157.87 miles (254.07 km) by car.
Driving from Santa Cruz to Fresno will take approximately 02 hours 50 minutes.
#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 |
#2 Fresno
The fifth most populous city in California and the center of the Fresno metropolitan area. It is located in the San Joaquin Valley in central California. Fresno is known for its agricultural industry, its hot climate, and its many attractions, such as the Fresno Chaffee Zoo and the Fresno Grizzlies baseball team.
| Population | 530267 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 36°44'52"N 119°46'21"W |
| Latitude | 36.7477300 |
| Longitude | -119.7723700 |
| Altitude | 94 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Fresno: East Washington Avenue (-119.77237,36.747738)
Estimated Travel Time Between Santa Cruz and Fresno
The distance between Santa Cruz and Fresno is 254 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 49 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 Fresno. The current time is 13:51:54.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 15 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 56 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 09 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 37 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 15 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 06 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 58 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 21.09 liters (5.57 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Santa Cruz and Fresno.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Santa Cruz to Fresno is $29.83 (diesel $34.52).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $29.83 | $31.15 | $31.99 | $34.52 |
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 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Santa Cruz and Fresno (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
