How much does it cost to drive from Sacramento to Santa Barbara?

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How far is Sacramento from Santa Barbara?

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Cost to drive

Sacramento to Santa Barbarain a 2025 Toyota Camry

Live fuel-cost estimate from Sacramento, CA to Santa Barbara, CA driving a 2025 Toyota Camry, using today's average pump prices in CA, real highway distance, tolls, and recommended refuel stops along the route.

Total cost

$46.72

Distance

380 mi

Drive time

6h 20m

Fuel

11.9 gal

Gas: $3.45/gal

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Make

Model

Year

Fuel

gas

Efficiency

32 MPG

Tank

15.8 gal

Range

506 mi

Cost breakdown

Fuel (11.9 gal @ $3.45/gal route avg)$41.01

Tolls (estimated)$5.71

Cost per mile$0.123

Refuel stops0

Range per fill506 mi

Vehicle

Make / ModelToyota Camry

Year2025

Fuel typegas

MPG (combined)32

Tank (gal)15.8

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Driving from Sacramento, CA to Santa Barbara, CA costs about $46.72 one way in fuel and tolls for a Toyota Camry at today's gas prices.