Portland, Oregon to Santa Maria: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Portland, Oregon from Santa Maria?

The distance from Portland, Oregon to Santa Maria is 739.2 miles (1189.7 km) as the crow flies. Santa Maria is located S of Portland, Oregon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 877.3 miles, taking about 16h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 59min. Both are located in United States — Portland, Oregon in Oregon and Santa Maria in California.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Portland, Oregon 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.