Santa Cruz to Santa Paula: Road Trip Guide & Distance

246.1 miles 396.1 km · straight line
307.6 miles estimated 495.1 km · driving distance
6h 11min estimated drive time
$30 - $36 estimated fuel cost
~1h 0min flight time
136° SE bearing direction

How far is Santa Cruz from Santa Paula?

The distance from Santa Cruz to Santa Paula is 246.1 miles (396.1 km) as the crow flies. Santa Paula is located SE of Santa Cruz. By car, the driving distance is approximately 307.6 miles, taking about 6h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 0min. Both are located in United States.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Santa Cruz and Santa Paula. 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 Santa Cruz to Santa Paula

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 11min $30 - $36 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 25min $25–$46* Budget
Train ~5h 52min $37–$108* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Santa Cruz & Santa Paula

Quick Facts

Santa Cruz
36.97°N, 122.03°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation
Santa Paula
34.35°N, 119.06°W
America/Los_Angeles
85m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 82 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 21 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 101.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients