Lincoln, California to Santa Maria: Road Trip Guide & Distance

276.2 miles 444.5 km · straight line
345.2 miles estimated 555.6 km · driving distance
6h 57min estimated drive time
$33 - $41 estimated fuel cost
~1h 3min flight time
170° S bearing direction

How far is Lincoln, California from Santa Maria?

The distance from Lincoln, California to Santa Maria is 276.2 miles (444.5 km) as the crow flies. Santa Maria is located S of Lincoln, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 345.2 miles, taking about 6h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 3min. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lincoln, California 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 Lincoln, California to Santa Maria

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 57min $33 - $41 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 20min $28–$52* Budget
Train ~6h 36min $41–$121* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lincoln, California & Santa Maria

Quick Facts

Lincoln, California
38.89°N, 121.29°W
America/Los_Angeles
51m 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 92 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 23 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 90.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients