East Palo Alto to Santa Cruz: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is East Palo Alto from Santa Cruz?

The distance from East Palo Alto to Santa Cruz is 34.7 miles (55.9 km) as the crow flies. Santa Cruz is located S of East Palo Alto. By car, the driving distance is approximately 45.2 miles, taking about 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 34min. Both are located in United States.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. 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 East Palo Alto and Santa Cruz. 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.