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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Quick Snapshot
Road
22.79 mi
00h 36m
Flight
16.24 mi
26.13 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.24 mi
Kilometers
26.13 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.79 mi
Kilometers
36.67 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Hueneme
Wed, Apr 22, 11:35 PM PDT
Return by in Santa Paula
Thu, Apr 23, 12:12 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Santa Paula
2026-04-22T22:59
Arrive Port Hueneme
Wed, Apr 22, 11:35 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Santa Paula
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
El Rio
CA

Census-designated place in Ventura County, California

From Santa Paula
9.9 mi
00h 18m
To Port Hueneme
12.9 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
Port Hueneme Weather
CA
Live fallback forecast
66°F
Wednesday
Using Oxnard as the closest live forecast in the Ventura County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph WNW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    70 m · 15 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 10th Street

    1401 ft · 52 sec · South 10th Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward CA 126 West: Ventura

    914 ft · 22 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Santa Paula Freeway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Santa Paula Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 118: Wells Road, Satticoy

    795 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on CA 118 East: Saticoy

    955 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 118 East: Saticoy, Wells Road South

    805 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on South Wells Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Wells Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Los Angeles Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Los Angeles Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Vineyard Avenue

    4.1 mi · 7 min · North Vineyard Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Oxnard Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 4 min · North Oxnard Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Saviers Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Saviers Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Hueneme Road

    2135 ft · 42 sec · West Hueneme Road

  14. 14

    Continue on East Port Hueneme Road

    3066 ft · 1 min · East Port Hueneme Road

  15. 15

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Santa Paula Freeway
6.55 mi · 29%
North Vineyard Avenue
4.1 mi · 18%
Saviers Road
2.93 mi · 13%
North Oxnard Boulevard
2.53 mi · 11%
South Wells Road
0.88 mi · 4%
Los Angeles Avenue
0.79 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
16.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
El Rio
00h 18m from Santa Paula
Leave By
7:18 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around El Rio and the surrounding midpoint area.
Hampton Inn & Suites Camarillo
Stay option 5.3 mi away

Hampton Inn & Suites Camarillo

Camarillo , CA
50 W Daily Dr, Camarillo, CA 93010, United States
Rating 4.4/5 625 reviews Hotel
Ventura City Hall (formerly the Ventura County Courthouse - California Historical Landmark #847)
Scenic stop 8.6 mi away

Ventura City Hall (formerly the Ventura County Courthouse - California Historical Landmark #847)

Ventura , CA
501 Poli St, Ventura, CA 93001, United States
Rating 4.3/5 18 reviews Historical landmark
San Buenaventura City Hall
Meeting point 8.6 mi away

San Buenaventura City Hall

Ventura , CA
501 Poli St, Ventura, CA 93001, United States
Rating 4.4/5 12 reviews City or town hall,City government office
Santa Paula City Hall
Nearby stop 7.6 mi away

Santa Paula City Hall

Santa Paula , CA
970 E Ventura St, Santa Paula, CA 93060, United States
Rating 4.5/5 10 reviews City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to El Rio.

RAIL

Oxnard Transportation Center

4 mi away
201 East Fourth Street
RAIL

Camarillo station

12 mi away
30 Lewis Road
RAIL

Ventura

13 mi away
Harbor Blvd and Figueroa Street
BUS

Santa Paula, California

15 mi away
245 South Palm Avenue

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).

Santa Paula

#1 Santa Paula

City in California

Population30,242
Coordinates34.3541700, -119.0592700
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Port Hueneme

#2 Port Hueneme

City in Ventura County, California, United States

Population21,745
Coordinates34.1477800, -119.1951100
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-119.059272, 34.354175)
End: East Port Hueneme Road (-119.195111, 34.147823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.8 gal
3.04 L · about $4.62
Round trip
$9.23
1.6 gal · 6.08 L
Estimated CO2
7.1 kg one way
Round trip: 14.2 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in California · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Santa Paula and Port Hueneme. The current time is 22:59:39.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.