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Distance from Salinas to Nortonville

Driving Distance
120.6 mi 194.1 km
Flying Distance
89.1 mi 143.4 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Salinas, California to Nortonville, California is 120.6 mi (194.1 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 89.1 mi (143.4 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 11 min

The estimated travel time by road is 2 hours 10 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, substantial in a north direction. Average speeds around 54 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Salinas
Place Salinas
State/Province California
Country US
Latitude 36.677737
Longitude -121.655501
GPS 36.677737° N, 121.655501° W
Local Time 12:20 PM
Timezone America/Los_Angeles

Destination:

Nortonville
Place Nortonville
State/Province California
Country US
Latitude 37.95778
Longitude -121.87944
GPS 37.95778° N, 121.87944° W
Local Time 12:20 PM
Timezone America/Los_Angeles

Journey Summary

Traveling from Salinas, California to Nortonville, California covers 120.6 mi (194.1 km) in a north direction. This mixed highways and local roads, substantial route typically takes 2 hours 10 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (116.4-128.7 miles / 187-207 km). The primary route shown here saves 17 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views, toll sections. with average speeds around 54 mph (87 km/h).

Available Routes

US-101 N, I-680 N and Ygnacio Valley Rd
120.6 mi 2 hours 10 minutes
Shortest Tolls
US-101 N
128.7 mi 2 hours 18 minutes
Tolls
US-101 N and I-680 N
116.4 mi 2 hours 2 minutes
Fastest Tolls

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.