How far is Scotts Valley, CA from Lompico, CA?

The driving distance from Scotts Valley, CA to Lompico, CA is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.3 miles (6.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.73 mi
00h 18m
Flight
4.31 mi
6.93 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.31 mi
Kilometers
6.93 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.73 mi
Kilometers
14.05 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lompico
Wed, Apr 22, 10:01 PM PDT
Return by in Scotts Valley
Wed, Apr 22, 10:19 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scotts Valley
2026-04-22T21:43
Arrive Lompico
Wed, Apr 22, 10:01 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:54 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Scotts Valley
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
Felton
CA

Town of the United States

From Scotts Valley
4.3 mi
00h 09m
To Lompico
4.3 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph WSW
Destination
62°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Scotts Valley and Lompico.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scotts Valley and Lompico.

  1. 1

    Start on Scotts Valley Drive

    78 m · 10 sec · Scotts Valley Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left

    47 m · 14 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Macleod Way

    20 m · 4 sec · Macleod Way

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Scotts Valley Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Scotts Valley Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Mount Hermon Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Mount Hermon Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Graham Hill Road

    1618 ft · 54 sec · Graham Hill Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Zayante Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · East Zayante Road

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Lompico Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Lompico Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Drive

    19 m · 3 sec · West Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on West Drive

    659 ft · 29 sec · West Drive

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Scotts Valley and Lompico.

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
11 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
126.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mount Hermon Road
3.1 mi · 36%
East Zayante Road
2.59 mi · 30%
Lompico Road
1.66 mi · 19%
Scotts Valley Drive
0.9 mi · 10%
Graham Hill Road
0.31 mi · 4%
West Drive
0.14 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Mount Hermon Road

Turn right onto Mount Hermon Road

3.1 mi · 00h 06m

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 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
4.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Felton
00h 09m from Scotts Valley
Leave By
7:54 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Scotts Valley and Chance Rain Showers near Lompico.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Scotts Valley to Lompico?

The road trip is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?

Felton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from Scotts Valley and 4.3 miles from Lompico.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 4.3 miles (6.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:54 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.79 one way or $3.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Scotts Valley and Chance Rain Showers near Lompico.

Stop Ideas Near Felton

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 Felton and the surrounding midpoint area.
BikeLink : Santa Cruz City Hall
Scenic stop 5.6 mi away

BikeLink : Santa Cruz City Hall

Santa Cruz , CA
809 Center St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States
Rating 3.6/5 5 reviews Parking lot for bicycles
Santa Cruz Parking Office
Meeting point 5.6 mi away

Santa Cruz Parking Office

Santa Cruz , CA
124 Locust St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States
Rating 2.1/5 26 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 6 mi away

Santa Cruz Police Department Community Room

Santa Cruz , CA
155 Center St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States
Rating 4.8/5 4 reviews Community center
First Capitola City Hall
Scenic stop 8.3 mi away

First Capitola City Hall

Capitola , CA
104 Lawn Way, Capitola, CA 95010, United States
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Historical landmark

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Felton.

BUS

Scotts Valley, California

4 mi away
246 Kings Village Rd.
BUS

Santa Cruz (Metro Center), California

10 mi away
920 Pacific Ave
RAIL

San Jose Diridon station

35 mi away
65 Cahill Street
BUS

Santa Clara station

36 mi away
1001 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scotts Valley and Lompico. Straight-line distance: 4.31 mi (6.93 km).

Scotts Valley

#1 Scotts Valley

City in Santa Cruz County, California, United States

Population11,995
Coordinates37.0510600, -122.0146800
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lompico

Lompico is a place in California, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.1055000, -122.0527400
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: Scotts Valley (-122.01468, 37.05106)
End: Lompico (-122.05274, 37.1055)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.31 gal
1.17 L · about $1.79
Round trip
$3.58
0.62 gal · 2.34 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.5 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $1.79 $3.58
Mid-grade $6.07 $1.88 $3.76
Premium $6.24 $1.94 $3.87
Diesel $7.57 $2.35 $4.69

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 Scotts Valley and Lompico. The current time is 21:43:03.

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.