How far is Santa Maria, CA from Riverside, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Santa Maria and Riverside is 68.58 miles (110.36 km).
Flight distance from Santa Maria, CA to Riverside, CA is 68.58 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 10 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from Santa Maria to Riverside with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Santa Maria, California to Riverside, California is: 88.36 miles (142.2 km) by car.
Driving from Santa Maria to Riverside will take approximately 01 hours 44 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 Riverside
The most populous city in Riverside County, California and the center of the Riverside metropolitan area. It is located in southern California. Riverside is known for its citrus industry, its history as a resort town, and its many attractions, such as the Mission Inn Riverside and the California Citrus State Historic Park.
| Population | 330786 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°57'12"N 117°23'46"W |
| Latitude | 33.9533500 |
| Longitude | -117.3961600 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Riverside: (-117.396162,33.953244)
Estimated Travel Time Between Santa Maria and Riverside
The distance between Santa Maria and Riverside is 142 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 34 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 Riverside. The current time is 17:10:28.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 56 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 12 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 46 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 28 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 15 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 10 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 06 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 11.8 liters (3.12 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Santa Maria and Riverside.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Santa Maria to Riverside is $16.7 (diesel $19.32).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $16.7 | $17.44 | $17.91 | $19.32 |
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 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Santa Maria and Riverside (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
