Oakland to Santa Cruz: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Oakland from Santa Cruz?
The distance from Oakland to Santa Cruz is 58.8 miles (94.7 km) as the crow flies. Santa Cruz is located SSE of Oakland. By car, the driving distance is approximately 70.2 miles, taking about 1h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. Both are located in United States.
This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. 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 Oakland and Santa Cruz. 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 Oakland to Santa Cruz
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 20 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
- You could travel this distance about 423.2 times to circle the Earth's equator