How far is it from Gonzales, CA, to Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, ?

The distance between Gonzales, CA, and Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, is 39 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Gonzales, CA, to Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, ?

The drive from Gonzales, CA, to Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, takes approximately 55 min by car.

What is the best route from Gonzales, CA, to Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, ?

The fastest route from Gonzales, CA, to Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, covers 39 mi with a driving time of approximately 55 min.

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Gonzales, CACarmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Distance: 39 mi·Duration: 55 min

Driving from Gonzales, CA to Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA takes about 55 min via CA 68. The distance is 39 mi. The straight-line distance is 27 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Gonzales, CA, Del Rey Oaks, CA, Monterey, CA, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA. Driving directions

Driving directions

15 · 39 mi

1 Depart right onto 2nd Street 60 yd
2 At end of road, turn right onto Alta Street 2 mi
3 Continue straight onto Old Stage Road 1 mi
4 Take ramp straight 1 mi
5 Merge slightly left onto El Camino Real 13 mi
6 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
7 Turn left onto Fairview Avenue 1 mi
8 Turn left onto South Sanborn Road 1 mi

9 Continue straight onto East Blanco Road 2 mi
10 Turn left onto South Main Street 1 mi
11 Continue straight onto Monterey Salinas Highway 20 mi
12 Turn right onto Ocean Avenue 1 mi
13 Turn left onto Junipero Street 1 mi
14 Turn right onto 8th Avenue 1 mi
15 Arrive right onto 8th Avenue

The return trip from Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA to Gonzales, CA covers roughly the same distance, 39 mi.

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Questions and answers

Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA lies roughly to the west of Gonzales, CA.

How far is it from Gonzales, CA, {fromState} to Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, {toState}?

The distance between Gonzales, CA, {fromState} and Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, {toState} is 39 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Gonzales, CA, {fromState} to Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, {toState}?

The drive from Gonzales, CA, {fromState} to Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, {toState} takes approximately 55 min by car.

What is the best route from Gonzales, CA, {fromState} to Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, {toState}?

The fastest route from Gonzales, CA, {fromState} to Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, {toState} covers 39 mi with a driving time of approximately 55 min.

What is the shortest route from Gonzales, CA to Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA?

The shortest driving route from Gonzales, CA to Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA is about 39 mi by road.

Are there charging stations between Gonzales, CA and Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Gonzales, CA to Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, including Ethan Conrad Salinas #88 (350 kW), Kroger – Foods Co 387 (Soledad, CA) (350 kW), Lucky (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 90.

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated August 4, 2026.

Gonzales, CA–Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

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Gonzales, CACarmel-by-the-Sea, CA