Mesa to Santa Maria: Road Trip Guide & Distance

502.9 miles 809.4 km · straight line
547.5 miles actual route 881.1 km · driving distance
10h 16min estimated drive time
$53 - $65 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
285° WNW bearing direction

How far is Mesa from Santa Maria?

The distance from Mesa to Santa Maria is 502.9 miles (809.4 km) as the crow flies. Santa Maria is located WNW of Mesa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 547.5 miles, taking about 10h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Mesa in Arizona and Santa Maria in California.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Mesa and Santa Maria. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Mesa to Santa Maria

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 16min $53 - $65 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 19min $44–$82* Budget
Train ~13h 21min $66–$192* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mesa & Santa Maria

Quick Facts

Mesa
33.42°N, 111.83°W
America/Phoenix
378m 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 168 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM