Distance from Washington to Santa Maria by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Washington (DC) to Santa Maria (CA) is 2391 miles or 3848 kilometers or 2077 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Washington to Santa Maria is 2760 miles (4442 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 369 miles or 594 km.

Flight distance from Washington, DC to Santa Maria, CA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Washington and Santa Maria is 2391 miles or 3848 km.
The nearest airport to Washington, is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and the nearest airport to Santa Maria, is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

What is the average flight time from Washington to Santa Maria?

Flight time from Washington, DC to Santa Maria, CA is 5 hours 29 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Washington to Santa Maria Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Washington, DC to Santa Maria, CA

The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Santa Maria, California is 2760 miles or 4442 km.
The total driving distance from Washington, DC to Santa Maria, CA is 2760 miles or 4442 kilometers. Your trip begins in Washington, District of Columbia. It ends in Santa Maria, California.
The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Santa Maria, California is approximately 2760 miles (4442 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 49 to 50 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Washington, DC to Santa Maria, CA

How long is the drive from Washington, DC to Santa Maria, CA?
The total driving time is 49 hours, 47 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Washington to Santa Maria take?
Washington and Santa Maria are 49 hours 47 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 Washington and Santa Maria

Time difference between Washington (DC) and Santa Maria (CA) is 3 Hours.
Santa Maria time is 3 Hours behind Washington.

Current local time in WashingtonCurrent local time in Santa Maria
2025-02-06, 23:42:39 EST2025-02-06, 20:42:39 PST
How Far is it Between Washington District of Columbia, USA and Santa Maria California, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 2760 mi 4442 km 2396.78 nmi
Straight line distance 2391 mi 3848 km 2077 nmi
Difference 369 mi 594 km 319 nmi

Washington Details

Washington is located in District of Columbia, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 38° 54' 15.3'' Longitude: W 77° 0' 59.5''
Latitude38.90425
Longitude-77.01652
StateDistrict of Columbia
Nearest airports to Washington

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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
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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Washington, DC and Santa Maria, CA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 92 hours 32 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 69 hours 24 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 61 hours 41 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 55 hours 31 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 50 hours 28 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 46 hours 16 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 42 hours 42 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 39 hours 39 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 37 hours 1 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 34 hours 42 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 32 hours 39 minutes