How far is Seaside, CA from Santa Ana, CA?
The driving distance from Seaside, CA to Santa Ana, CA is about 351.6 miles (565.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 299.6 miles (482.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 05h 46m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Census-designated place in Kern County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Seaside and Santa Ana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seaside and Santa Ana.
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Start on Shasta Street
42 m · 11 sec · Shasta Street
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Turn left onto Contra Costa Street
153 m · 29 sec · Contra Costa Street
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Turn right onto Del Monte Boulevard
1385 ft · 31 sec · Del Monte Boulevard
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Turn left onto Canyon del Rey Boulevard
2.6 mi · 4 min · Canyon del Rey Boulevard
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Turn left onto Monterey Salinas Highway
12.4 mi · 16 min · Monterey Salinas Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
3098 ft · 44 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Blanco Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · East Blanco Road
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Continue on South Sanborn Road
1.2 km · 59 sec · South Sanborn Road
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Take the exit right
1061 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
94.6 mi · 1 hr 49 min · El Camino Real
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 46 East: Fresno, Bakersfield
968 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left
25.9 mi · 30 min
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Turn slight right
149 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Antelope Road
5.3 mi · 7 min · Antelope Road
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Continue on Paso Robles Highway
32.3 mi · 39 min · Paso Robles Highway
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Take the exit slight right
2047 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
56.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right
58.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South
1354 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
24.7 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
25.7 mi · 30 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
1241 ft · 16 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Broadway, Main Street, Santa Ana
1.3 km · 57 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Main Street North, Broadway
1656 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto North Broadway
2613 ft · 58 sec · North Broadway
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Turn left onto West 17th Street
684 ft · 26 sec · West 17th Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West 1st Street
16 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Seaside and Santa Ana.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
El Camino Real
Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
94.6 mi · 01h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Seaside and Sunny near Santa Ana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Seaside to Santa Ana?
The road trip is about 351.6 miles (565.8 km) and usually takes 05h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lost Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 175.7 miles from Seaside and 175.8 miles from Santa Ana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 299.6 miles (482.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 52 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:26 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $71.59 one way or $143.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Seaside and Sunny near Santa Ana.
Stop Ideas Near Lost Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lost Hills.
Wasco station
Kettleman City, California
Corcoran station
Bakersfield
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Seaside and Santa Ana. Straight-line distance: 299.64 mi (482.22 km).
#1 Seaside
City in California, USA
| Population | 34,115 |
| Coordinates | 36.6110700, -121.8516200 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Santa Ana
The most populous city in Orange County, California and the center of the Santa Ana metropolitan area.
| Population | 331,301 |
| Coordinates | 33.7455700, -117.8678300 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 1st Street (-117.86783, 33.745553)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 566 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 23m |
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 | $71.59 | $143.19 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $75.28 | $150.56 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $77.48 | $154.95 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $93.91 | $187.81 |
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 · May 06, 2026
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