How far is Santa Maria, CA from San Jose, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Santa Maria and San Jose is 289.45 miles (465.83 km).
Flight distance from Santa Maria, CA to San Jose, CA is 289.45 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 41 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 37 minutes to travel from Santa Maria to San Jose with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Santa Maria, California to San Jose, California is: 342.66 miles (551.46 km) by car.
Driving from Santa Maria to San Jose will take approximately 05 hours 33 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 San Jose
The tenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Jose metropolitan area. It is located in the Santa Clara Valley, in California's Silicon Valley. San Jose is a major center for the technology industry.
| Population | 1013616 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°20'22"N 121°53'42"W |
| Latitude | 37.3393900 |
| Longitude | -121.8949600 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in San Jose: North Market Street (-121.89496,37.33939)
Estimated Travel Time Between Santa Maria and San Jose
The distance between Santa Maria and San Jose is 551 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 07 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 Jose. The current time is 16:07:07.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11 hours 25 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08 hours 34 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 51 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 42 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 53 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 34 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 16 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 45.77 liters (12.09 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Santa Maria and San Jose.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Santa Maria to San Jose is $64.75 (diesel $74.92).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $64.75 | $67.62 | $69.44 | $74.92 |
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 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Santa Maria and San Jose (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
