Channel Islands to Santa Maria: Road Trip Guide & Distance

75.3 miles 121.2 km · straight line
94.1 miles estimated 151.5 km · driving distance
1h 54min estimated drive time
$9 - $11 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
330° NNW bearing direction

How far is Channel Islands from Santa Maria?

The distance from Channel Islands to Santa Maria is 75.3 miles (121.2 km) as the crow flies. Santa Maria is located NNW of Channel Islands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 94.1 miles, taking about 1h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 39min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Channel Islands 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.

How to Get from Channel Islands to Santa Maria

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 54min $9 - $11 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 17min $8–$14* Budget
Train ~1h 48min $11–$33* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Channel Islands & Santa Maria

Quick Facts

Channel Islands
34.01°N, 119.78°W
America/Los_Angeles
0m elevation
Santa Maria
34.95°N, 120.44°W
America/Los_Angeles
67m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 25 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 330.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients