How far is Santa Paula, CA from Port Hueneme, CA?
The driving distance from Santa Paula, CA to Port Hueneme, CA is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Santa Paula and Port Hueneme.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Paula and Port Hueneme.
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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
1.3 km · 1 min · Los Angeles Avenue
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Turn right onto North Vineyard Avenue
4.1 mi · 7 min · North Vineyard Avenue
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Turn left onto North Oxnard Boulevard
2.5 mi · 4 min · North Oxnard Boulevard
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Continue on Saviers Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Saviers Road
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Turn right onto West Hueneme Road
2135 ft · 42 sec · West Hueneme Road
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Continue on East Port Hueneme Road
3066 ft · 1 min · East Port Hueneme Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Port Hueneme Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Santa Paula and Port Hueneme.
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.
Sunny leaving Santa Paula and Mostly Sunny near Port Hueneme.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Paula to Port Hueneme?
The road trip is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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 9.9 miles from Santa Paula and 12.9 miles from Port Hueneme.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:18 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.62 one way or $9.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Santa Paula and Mostly Sunny near Port Hueneme.
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 Port Hueneme. Straight-line distance: 16.24 mi (26.13 km).
#1 Santa Paula
City in California
| Population | 30,242 |
| Coordinates | 34.3541700, -119.0592700 |
| Altitude | 85 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Port Hueneme
City in Ventura County, California, United States
| Population | 21,745 |
| Coordinates | 34.1477800, -119.1951100 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Port Hueneme Road (-119.195111, 34.147823)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $4.62 | $9.23 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $4.85 | $9.71 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $4.99 | $9.99 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $6.05 | $12.11 |
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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