How far is Santa Cruz, CA from San Diego, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Santa Cruz and San Diego is 403.25 miles (648.96 km).
Flight distance from Santa Cruz, CA to San Diego, CA is 403.25 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 56 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 50 minutes to travel from Santa Cruz to San Diego with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Santa Cruz, California to San Diego, California is: 465.92 miles (749.83 km) by car.
Driving from Santa Cruz to San Diego will take approximately 07 hours 22 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 San Diego
The eighth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Diego metropolitan area. It is located on the coast of Southern California, at the border with Mexico. San Diego is a major center for tourism and is home to the San Diego Zoo.
| Population | 1422420 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°42'57"N 117°9'53"W |
| Latitude | 32.7157100 |
| Longitude | -117.1647200 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in San Diego: Front Street (-117.164717,32.71571)
Estimated Travel Time Between Santa Cruz and San Diego
The distance between Santa Cruz and San Diego is 750 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 08 hours 19 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 San Diego. The current time is 01:08:08.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15 hours 31 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11 hours 38 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09 hours 19 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07 hours 45 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06 hours 39 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 06 hours 12 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 05 hours 48 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 62.24 liters (16.44 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Santa Cruz and San Diego.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Santa Cruz to San Diego is $88.04 (diesel $101.87).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $88.04 | $91.94 | $94.42 | $101.87 |
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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 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Santa Cruz and San Diego (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
