How far is Shandon, CA from Pismo Beach, CA?
The driving distance from Shandon, CA to Pismo Beach, CA is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
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City in California, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shandon and Pismo Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shandon and Pismo Beach.
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Start on Shandon Alley
23 m · 9 sec · Shandon Alley
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Turn left onto Centre Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Centre Street
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Turn left
7.7 mi · 11 min
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Turn straight
15.7 mi · 23 min
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Take the ramp left toward US 101 South
650 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
16.3 mi · 19 min · El Camino Real
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Continue on Cabrillo Highway
11.8 mi · 14 min · Cabrillo Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 1 South: Pismo Street
2789 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Pismo Avenue
130 m · 25 sec · Pismo Avenue
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Turn right onto Price Street
2 m · 1 sec · Price Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Price Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shandon and Pismo Beach.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
El Camino Real
Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
16.3 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Shandon and Mostly Sunny near Pismo Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shandon to Pismo Beach?
The road trip is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km) and usually takes 00h 57m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Atascadero is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from Shandon and 32.5 miles from Pismo Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.06 one way or $24.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Shandon and Mostly Sunny near Pismo Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Atascadero
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
The Carlton Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Atascadero
Paso Robles Water & Sewer
City of San Luis Obispo Parking Services
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Atascadero.
Atascadero, California
Paso Robles station
San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly), California
San Luis Obispo
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shandon and Pismo Beach. Straight-line distance: 38.44 mi (61.87 km).
#1 Shandon
Census-designated place in San Luis Obispo County, California
| Population | 1,295 |
| Coordinates | 35.6552500, -120.3754300 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pismo Beach
City of California, United States
| Population | 7,955 |
| Coordinates | 35.1427500, -120.6412800 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pismo Avenue (-120.641283, 35.142775)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $12.06 | $24.11 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $12.68 | $25.36 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $13.05 | $26.10 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $15.82 | $31.63 |
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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