San Ramon to Santa Cruz: Road Trip Guide & Distance

55.7 miles 89.7 km · straight line
72.5 miles estimated 116.6 km · driving distance
1h 27min estimated drive time
$7 - $9 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
183° S bearing direction

How far is San Ramon from Santa Cruz?

The distance from San Ramon to Santa Cruz is 55.7 miles (89.7 km) as the crow flies. Santa Cruz is located S of San Ramon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 72.5 miles, taking about 1h 27min. 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. 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 San Ramon and Santa Cruz. 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 San Ramon to Santa Cruz

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 27min $7 - $9 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 44min $6–$11* Budget

Suggested Stops Between San Ramon & Santa Cruz

Quick Facts

San Ramon
37.78°N, 121.98°W
America/Los_Angeles
148m elevation
Santa Cruz
36.97°N, 122.03°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 19 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 446.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients