Nipomo to Santa Maria: Road Trip Guide & Distance

6.6 miles 10.6 km · straight line
8.6 miles estimated 13.8 km · driving distance
10min estimated drive time
$1 - $1 estimated fuel cost
~31min flight time · usually no direct flights
160° SSE bearing direction

How far is Nipomo from Santa Maria?

The distance from Nipomo to Santa Maria is 6.6 miles (10.6 km) as the crow flies. Santa Maria is located SSE of Nipomo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 8.6 miles, taking about 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 31min. Both are located in United States.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Nipomo 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 Nipomo to Santa Maria

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10min $1 - $1 Flexible stops

Quick Facts

Nipomo
35.04°N, 120.48°W
America/Los_Angeles
101m 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 2 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 1 hours
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients