Driving from Mexicali to Santa Maria
Santa Maria lies 528 km (328 mi) north-west of Mexicali, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 8 h 3 min without stops, over roughly 644 km (400 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Mexicali | Santa Maria | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1 million | 105,093 |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 68 m (223 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Tijuana) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Postal codes | 21396–22703 | 93454–93458 |
What changes when you arrive in Santa Maria
Crossing from Mexico into United States: money changes from the Peso to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book car hire from Mexicali to Santa Maria
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Staying in Santa Maria
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Common questions
How far is Santa Maria from Mexicali?
528 km (328 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Mexicali; by road roughly 644 km (400 mi).
How long does it take to get from Mexicali to Santa Maria by car?
About 8 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mexicali and Santa Maria?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Santa Maria?
The Dollar (USD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.