How much does it cost to drive from South Lake Tahoe to Santa Cruz?

Driving fuel + tolls cost is calculated live based on today's gas prices in CA and your vehicle's MPG.

How far is South Lake Tahoe from Santa Cruz?

Approximate driving distance and time are computed from real highway routing.

Cost to drive

South Lake Tahoe to Santa Cruzin a 2025 Toyota Camry

Live fuel-cost estimate from South Lake Tahoe, CA to Santa Cruz, 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

$26.05

Distance

212 mi

Drive time

3h 32m

Fuel

6.6 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 (6.6 gal @ $3.45/gal route avg)$22.87

Tolls (estimated)$3.18

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 South Lake Tahoe, CA to Santa Cruz, CA costs about $26.05 one way in fuel and tolls for a Toyota Camry at today's gas prices.