Ceres to Santa Maria: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Ceres from Santa Maria?

The distance from Ceres to Santa Maria is 184.9 miles (297.5 km) as the crow flies. Santa Maria is located S of Ceres. By car, the driving distance is approximately 231.1 miles, taking about 4h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 52min. Both are located in United States.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ceres and Santa Maria. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.