Driving from San Francisco to Santa Maria
Santa Maria lies 361 km (224 mi) south-east of San Francisco, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 4 h 53 min without stops, over roughly 440 km (273 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| San Francisco | Santa Maria | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 827,526 | 105,093 |
| Elevation | 28 m (92 ft) | 68 m (223 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Postal codes | 94102–94188 | 93454–93458 |
Where to book car hire from San Francisco to Santa Maria
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Staying in Santa Maria
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Common questions
How far is Santa Maria from San Francisco?
361 km (224 mi) in a straight line, south-east of San Francisco; by road roughly 440 km (273 mi).
How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Santa Maria by car?
About 4 h 53 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San Francisco and Santa Maria?
No, both are on America/Los_Angeles at the moment.
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.