Hollister to Santa Cruz: Road Trip Guide & Distance

35.8 miles 57.6 km · straight line
46.5 miles estimated 74.9 km · driving distance
56min estimated drive time
$4 - $6 estimated fuel cost
~34min flight time · usually no direct flights
284° WNW bearing direction

How far is Hollister from Santa Cruz?

The distance from Hollister to Santa Cruz is 35.8 miles (57.6 km) as the crow flies. Santa Cruz is located WNW of Hollister. By car, the driving distance is approximately 46.5 miles, taking about 56min. 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. 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 Hollister 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.

How to Get from Hollister to Santa Cruz

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 56min $4 - $6 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between Hollister & Santa Cruz

Quick Facts

Hollister
36.85°N, 121.40°W
America/Los_Angeles
88m elevation
Santa Cruz
36.97°N, 122.03°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 12 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 3 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 695.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients