San Francisco to Santa Paula: Road Trip Guide & Distance

301.7 miles 485.6 km · straight line
374.3 miles actual route 602.3 km · driving distance
7h 2min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
141° SE bearing direction

How far is San Francisco from Santa Paula?

The distance from San Francisco to Santa Paula is 301.7 miles (485.6 km) as the crow flies. Santa Paula is located SE of San Francisco. By car, the driving distance is approximately 374.3 miles, taking about 7h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for San Francisco and Santa Paula. 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 San Francisco to Santa Paula

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 2min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 26min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~6h 41min $45–$131* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between San Francisco & Santa Paula

Quick Facts

San Francisco
37.77°N, 122.42°W
America/Los_Angeles
16m elevation
Santa Paula
34.35°N, 119.06°W
America/Los_Angeles
85m elevation
Explore more routes from Santa Paula

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 101 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 82.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM