How far is Santa Cruz, CA from Los Angeles, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Santa Cruz and Los Angeles is 293.41 miles (472.2 km).
Flight distance from Santa Cruz, CA to Los Angeles, CA is 293.41 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 41 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 37 minutes to travel from Santa Cruz to Los Angeles with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Santa Cruz, California to Los Angeles, California is: 340.95 miles (548.7 km) by car.
Driving from Santa Cruz to Los Angeles will take approximately 05 hours 32 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 Los Angeles
The second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Los Angeles metropolitan area. It is located on the coast of Southern California, at the head of the Santa Monica Bay. Los Angeles is a major center for the entertainment industry and is home to many Hollywood studios.
| Population | 3970219 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 34°3'8"N 118°14'37"W |
| Latitude | 34.0522300 |
| Longitude | -118.2436800 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Los Angeles: West 1st Street (-118.243569,34.052341)
Estimated Travel Time Between Santa Cruz and Los Angeles
The distance between Santa Cruz and Los Angeles is 549 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 05 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 Los Angeles. The current time is 09:24:11.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11 hours 21 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08 hours 31 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 49 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 40 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 52 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 32 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 15 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 45.54 liters (12.03 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Santa Cruz and Los Angeles.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Santa Cruz to Los Angeles is $64.43 (diesel $74.54).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $64.43 | $67.28 | $69.09 | $74.54 |
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 Los Angeles (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
