Distance from Los Angeles to Santa Maria by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Los Angeles (CA) to Santa Maria (CA) is 140 miles or 225 kilometers or 122 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Los Angeles to Santa Maria is 158 miles (255 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 18 miles or 30 km.

Flight distance from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Maria, CA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Los Angeles and Santa Maria is 140 miles or 225 km.
The nearest airport to Los Angeles, is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and the nearest airport to Santa Maria, is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

What is the average flight time from Los Angeles to Santa Maria?

Flight time from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Maria, CA is 0 hours 19 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Los Angeles to Santa Maria Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Los Angeles, CA and Santa Maria, CA
This map shows the distance from Los Angeles, CA, Usa to Santa Maria, CA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Los Angeles, California to Santa Maria, California is displayed below.

Driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Maria, CA

The driving distance from Los Angeles, California to Santa Maria, California is 158 miles or 255 km.
The total driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Maria, CA is 158 miles or 255 kilometers. Your trip begins in Los Angeles, California. It ends in Santa Maria, California.
The driving distance from Los Angeles, California to Santa Maria, California is approximately 158 miles (255 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 3 to 4 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Maria, CA

How long is the drive from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Maria, CA?
The total driving time is 3 hours, 16 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Los Angeles to Santa Maria take?
Los Angeles and Santa Maria are 3 hours 16 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Los Angeles and Santa Maria

Time difference between Los Angeles (CA) and Santa Maria (CA) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in Los AngelesCurrent local time in Santa Maria
2025-12-19, 11:02:38 PST2025-12-19, 11:02:38 PST
How Far is it Between Los Angeles California, USA and Santa Maria California, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Los Angeles, CA and Santa Maria, CA in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 158 mi 255 km 137.21 nmi
Straight line distance 140 mi 225 km 122 nmi
Difference 18 mi 30 km 15 nmi

Los Angeles Details

Los Angeles is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 34° 3' 8'' Longitude: W 118° 14' 37.2''
Latitude34.05223
Longitude-118.24368
StateCalifornia
Nearest airports to Los Angeles

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Santa Maria Details

Santa Maria is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 34° 57' 10.9'' Longitude: W 120° 26' 8.6''
Latitude34.95303
Longitude-120.43572
StateCalifornia
Nearest airports to Santa Maria

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Los Angeles, CA and Santa Maria, CA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 5 hours 18 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 3 hours 59 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 3 hours 32 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 3 hours 11 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 2 hours 53 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 2 hours 39 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 2 hours 27 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 2 hours 16 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 2 hours 7 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 1 hours 59 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 1 hours 52 minutes