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Distance from Conception to Santa Cruz

Driving Distance
245.3 mi 394.8 km
Flying Distance
194.9 mi 313.6 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Conception, California to Santa Cruz, California is 245.3 mi (394.8 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 194.9 mi (313.6 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 24 min

The estimated travel time by road is 4 hours 8 minutes

Traveling highway, long-distance in a northwest direction. Average speeds around 58 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Conception
Place Conception
State/Province California
Country US
Latitude 34.456523
Longitude -120.453534
GPS 34.456523° N, 120.453534° W
Local Time 7:01 AM
Timezone America/Los_Angeles

Destination:

Santa Cruz
Place Santa Cruz
State/Province California
Country US
Latitude 36.974128
Longitude -122.028807
GPS 36.974128° N, 122.028807° W
Local Time 7:01 AM
Timezone America/Los_Angeles

Journey Summary

Traveling from Conception, California to Santa Cruz, California covers 245.3 mi (394.8 km) in a northwest direction. This highway, long-distance route typically takes 4 hours 8 minutes under normal conditions.

The route features scenic views, toll sections. with average speeds around 58 mph (93 km/h).

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.