How far is Santa Maria, CA from Fresno, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Santa Maria and Fresno is 192.93 miles (310.49 km).
Flight distance from Santa Maria, CA to Fresno, CA is 192.93 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 26 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 24 minutes to travel from Santa Maria to Fresno with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Santa Maria, California to Fresno, California is: 220.73 miles (355.23 km) by car.
Driving from Santa Maria to Fresno will take approximately 03 hours 42 minutes.
#1 Santa Maria
The third most populous city in Santa Barbara County, California. It is located on the Pacific Ocean in central California. Santa Maria is known for its many beaches, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Santa Maria Museum of Art and the Guadalupe River Park.
| Population | 105851 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 34°7'53"N 118°34'28"W |
| Latitude | 34.1314000 |
| Longitude | -118.5745300 |
| Altitude | 426 |
| 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 Maria and Fresno
The distance between Santa Maria and Fresno is 355 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 56 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 Maria and Fresno. The current time is 03:45:17.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 21 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 31 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 24 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 40 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 09 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 56 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 45 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 29.48 liters (7.79 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Santa Maria and Fresno.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Santa Maria to Fresno is $41.71 (diesel $48.26).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $41.71 | $43.55 | $44.73 | $48.26 |
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 Maria and Fresno (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
