How far is Santa Clarita to Santa Clara by car?

Question

is it that far??

Answer 1

Santa Clarita is 313 miles down the coast from Santa Clara. The drive is basically right up I-5. Not the most scenic trip but it is the shortest. It should take you about 5 1/2 hours.

Here's your driving map:

http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=d&hl=en&geo...

Answer 2

Santa Clarita is north of Los Angeles (Southern CA) . Santa Clara is near San Jose (northern CA). I grew up near San Jose & my 1st job was in Santa Clara.

I recall that it's at least 5 to 6 hours - haven't driven it for awhile but it's a really lousy drive through the central valley and up the Pacheco pass by Gilroy. The only thing good about Gilroy is that it smells great since it's the "garlic capital."