How far is Santa Paula, CA from Camarillo, CA?
The driving distance from Santa Paula, CA to Camarillo, CA is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Ventura County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Santa Paula and Camarillo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Paula and Camarillo.
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Start on East Main Street
70 m · 15 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South 10th Street
1401 ft · 52 sec · South 10th Street
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Take the ramp right toward CA 126 West: Ventura
914 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Paula Freeway
6.6 mi · 8 min · Santa Paula Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 118: Wells Road, Satticoy
795 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 118 East: Saticoy
955 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 118 East: Saticoy, Wells Road South
805 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on South Wells Road
1.4 km · 2 min · South Wells Road
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Continue on Los Angeles Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Los Angeles Avenue
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Turn right onto North Rose Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Rose Avenue
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
3.1 mi · 5 min · Central Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward US 101 South: Los Angeles
1127 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ventura Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Ventura Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 34: Lewis Road
1313 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto East Ventura Boulevard
98 m · 11 sec · East Ventura Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Ventura Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Santa Paula and Camarillo.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Santa Paula Freeway
Merge slight left onto Santa Paula Freeway
6.55 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Santa Paula and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Camarillo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Paula to Camarillo?
The road trip is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
El Rio is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.2 miles from Santa Paula and 9.2 miles from Camarillo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.75 one way or $7.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Santa Paula and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Camarillo.
Stop Ideas Near El Rio
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Hampton Inn & Suites Camarillo
Ventura City Hall (formerly the Ventura County Courthouse - California Historical Landmark #847)
San Buenaventura City Hall
Santa Paula City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to El Rio.
Oxnard Transportation Center
Camarillo station
Ventura
Santa Paula, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Santa Paula and Camarillo. Straight-line distance: 9.6 mi (15.45 km).
#1 Santa Paula
City in California
| Population | 30,242 |
| Coordinates | 34.3541700, -119.0592700 |
| Altitude | 85 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Camarillo
The most populous city in Ventura County, California.
| Population | 69,521 |
| Coordinates | 34.2163900, -119.0376000 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Ventura Boulevard (-119.037606, 34.21639)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $3.75 | $7.50 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $3.94 | $7.89 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $4.92 | $9.84 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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