Port Hueneme to Santa Maria: Road Trip Guide & Distance

89.9 miles 144.7 km · straight line
112.4 miles estimated 180.9 km · driving distance
2h 16min estimated drive time
$11 - $13 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
309° NW bearing direction

How far is Port Hueneme from Santa Maria?

The distance from Port Hueneme to Santa Maria is 89.9 miles (144.7 km) as the crow flies. Santa Maria is located NW of Port Hueneme. By car, the driving distance is approximately 112.4 miles, taking about 2h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. 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. 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. 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 Port Hueneme 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 Port Hueneme to Santa Maria

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 16min $11 - $13 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 43min $9–$17* Budget
Train ~2h 9min $13–$39* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Port Hueneme & Santa Maria

Quick Facts

Port Hueneme
34.15°N, 119.20°W
America/Los_Angeles
4m elevation
Santa Maria
34.95°N, 120.44°W
America/Los_Angeles
67m elevation
Explore more routes from Santa Maria

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 30 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 277 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients