How far is Santa Monica, CA from Sacramento, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Santa Monica and Sacramento is 356.77 miles (574.16 km).

Flight distance from Santa Monica, CA to Sacramento, CA is 356.77 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 46 minutes.

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

Driving distance

The driving distance from Santa Monica, California to Sacramento, California is: 384.85 miles (619.36 km) by car.

Driving from Santa Monica to Sacramento will take approximately 06 hours 03 minutes.

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#1 Santa Monica

A city in Los Angeles County, California. It is located on the Santa Monica Bay in southern California. Santa Monica is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Santa Monica Pier and the Santa Monica Museum of Art.

Population 90024
GPS Coordinates 34°1'10"N 118°29'28"W
Latitude 34.0194500
Longitude -118.4911900
Altitude 32
Country United States
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#2 Sacramento

The sixth most populous city in California and the center of the Sacramento metropolitan area. It is located in the Sacramento Valley in central California. Sacramento is the capital of California and is known for its government and its many attractions, such as the California State Capitol and the California State Railroad Museum.

Population 512838
GPS Coordinates 38°34'54"N 121°29'40"W
Latitude 38.5815700
Longitude -121.4944000
Altitude 9
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Santa Monica and Sacramento

The distance between Santa Monica and Sacramento is 619 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 52 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 Monica and Sacramento. The current time is 11:49:27.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 12 hours 49 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 09 hours 37 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 07 hours 41 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 06 hours 24 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 05 hours 29 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 05 hours 07 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 04 hours 48 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 51.41 liters (13.58 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Santa Monica and Sacramento.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Santa Monica to Sacramento is $72.72 (diesel $84.14).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $72.72 $75.94 $77.99 $84.14

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 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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

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