How far is Santa Maria, CA from Long Beach, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Santa Maria and Long Beach is 33.49 miles (53.9 km).
Flight distance from Santa Maria, CA to Long Beach, CA is 33.49 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 05 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Santa Maria, California to Long Beach, California is: 45.35 miles (72.98 km) by car.
Driving from Santa Maria to Long Beach will take approximately 01 hours 03 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 Long Beach
The second most populous city in California, Long Beach is a major center for business, manufacturing, and tourism. The city is home to the Port of Long Beach, one of the busiest ports in the United States. Long Beach is also home to a number of popular attractions, such as the Aquarium of the Pacific, the Queen Mary, and the Long Beach Grand Prix.
| Population | 454681 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°46'1"N 118°11'21"W |
| Latitude | 33.7669600 |
| Longitude | -118.1892300 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Long Beach: E Ocean Boulevard (-118.189236,33.766924)
Estimated Travel Time Between Santa Maria and Long Beach
The distance between Santa Maria and Long Beach is 73 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 48 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 Long Beach. The current time is 20:37:54.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 30 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 08 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 54 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 45 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 38 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 36 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 33 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 6.06 liters (1.6 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Santa Maria and Long Beach.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Santa Maria to Long Beach is $8.57 (diesel $9.92).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $8.57 | $8.95 | $9.19 | $9.92 |
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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 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Santa Maria and Long Beach (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
