How far is Santa Cruz, CA from Irvine, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Santa Cruz and Irvine is 329.17 miles (529.75 km).
Flight distance from Santa Cruz, CA to Irvine, CA is 329.17 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 46 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 42 minutes to travel from Santa Cruz to Irvine with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Santa Cruz, California to Irvine, California is: 385.22 miles (619.96 km) by car.
Driving from Santa Cruz to Irvine will take approximately 06 hours 12 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 Irvine
A city located in Orange County, California. It is known for its affluence, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Irvine Spectrum Center and the University of California, Irvine.
| Population | 283700 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°40'10"N 117°49'23"W |
| Latitude | 33.6694600 |
| Longitude | -117.8231100 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Irvine: (-117.823114,33.669436)
Estimated Travel Time Between Santa Cruz and Irvine
The distance between Santa Cruz and Irvine 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 Cruz and Irvine. The current time is 19:18:50.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12 hours 50 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 51.46 liters (13.59 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Santa Cruz and Irvine.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Santa Cruz to Irvine is $72.79 (diesel $84.22).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $72.79 | $76.01 | $78.07 | $84.22 |
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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 18, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Santa Cruz and Irvine (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
