How far is Santa Maria, CA from San Francisco, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Santa Maria and San Francisco is 331.02 miles (532.73 km).

Flight distance from Santa Maria, CA to San Francisco, CA is 331.02 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 46 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 41 minutes to travel from Santa Maria to San Francisco with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Santa Maria, California to San Francisco, California is: 383.77 miles (617.61 km) by car.

Driving from Santa Maria to San Francisco will take approximately 06 hours 10 minutes.

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#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
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#2 San Francisco

The seventeenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Francisco Bay Area. It is located on the tip of a peninsula in Northern California. San Francisco is a major center for the technology industry and is home to the Golden Gate Bridge.

Population 866606
GPS Coordinates 37°46'30"N 122°25'10"W
Latitude 37.7749300
Longitude -122.4194200
Altitude 16
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Santa Maria and San Francisco

The distance between Santa Maria and San Francisco is 618 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 51 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 San Francisco. The current time is 00:52:34.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 12 hours 47 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 09 hours 35 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 07 hours 40 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 06 hours 23 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 05 hours 28 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 05 hours 07 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 04 hours 47 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 51.26 liters (13.54 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Santa Maria and San Francisco.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Santa Maria to San Francisco is $72.52 (diesel $83.91).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $72.52 $75.73 $77.77 $83.91

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 March 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Santa Maria and San Francisco (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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