How far is Santa Monica, CA from Torrance, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Santa Monica and Torrance is 15.34 miles (24.69 km).
Flight distance from Santa Monica, CA to Torrance, CA is 15.34 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Santa Monica, California to Torrance, California is: 20.51 miles (33 km) by car.
Driving from Santa Monica to Torrance will take approximately 00 hours 27 minutes.
#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 |
#2 Torrance
The third most populous city in Los Angeles County, California. It is located in the South Bay region of California. Torrance is known for its many aerospace companies, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Torrance Art Museum and the Torrance Historical Society.
| Population | 141553 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°50'9"N 118°20'26"W |
| Latitude | 33.8358500 |
| Longitude | -118.3406300 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Torrance: Torrance Boulevard (-118.340506,33.836179)
Estimated Travel Time Between Santa Monica and Torrance
The distance between Santa Monica and Torrance is 33 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 22 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 Torrance. The current time is 19:00:44.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 40 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 30 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 24 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 20 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 17 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 16 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 15 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.74 liters (0.72 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Santa Monica and Torrance.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Santa Monica to Torrance is $3.87 (diesel $4.48).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $3.87 | $4.05 | $4.16 | $4.48 |
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 December 20, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Santa Monica and Torrance (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
