Lompoc to Santa Maria: Road Trip Guide & Distance

21.7 miles 35 km · straight line
28.3 miles estimated 45.5 km · driving distance
34min estimated drive time
$3 - $3 estimated fuel cost
~33min flight time · usually no direct flights
N bearing direction

How far is Lompoc from Santa Maria?

The distance from Lompoc to Santa Maria is 21.7 miles (35 km) as the crow flies. Santa Maria is located N of Lompoc. By car, the driving distance is approximately 28.3 miles, taking about 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 33min. 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 Lompoc 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 Lompoc to Santa Maria

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 34min $3 - $3 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between Lompoc & Santa Maria

Quick Facts

Lompoc
34.64°N, 120.46°W
America/Los_Angeles
32m 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 7 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 2 hours
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients