Driving from Santa Maria to Phoenix
Phoenix lies 787 km (489 mi) east of Santa Maria, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 10 h 40 min without stops, over roughly 960 km (596 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Santa Maria | Phoenix | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 105,093 | 1.7 million |
| Elevation | 68 m (223 ft) | 366 m (1,201 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Phoenix) |
| Postal codes | 93454–93458 | 85001–85098 |
Where to book car hire from Santa Maria to Phoenix
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Staying in Phoenix
Our booking partner lists 997 places to stay in Phoenix. Of the 725 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (382), and 7 are five-star. Across 170 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.8 out of 10. Guests have left 109,945 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Phoenix from Santa Maria?
787 km (489 mi) in a straight line, east of Santa Maria; by road roughly 960 km (596 mi).
How long does it take to get from Santa Maria to Phoenix by car?
About 10 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Santa Maria and Phoenix?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Where can I stay in Phoenix?
Our booking partner lists 997 places to stay in Phoenix, bookable on this site.
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.