Santa Maria to Seattle: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Santa Maria from Seattle?
The distance from Santa Maria to Seattle is 879.7 miles (1415.7 km) as the crow flies. Seattle is located N of Santa Maria. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1050.3 miles, taking about 20h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 16min. Both are located in United States — Santa Maria in California and Seattle in Washington.
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. Heading North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road. 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 Santa Maria and Seattle. 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 Santa Maria to Seattle
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 293 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 73 hours
- You could travel this distance about 28.3 times to circle the Earth's equator