How far is it from Gonzales, CA, to Salinas, CA, ?

The distance between Gonzales, CA, and Salinas, CA, is 18 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Gonzales, CA, to Salinas, CA, ?

The drive from Gonzales, CA, to Salinas, CA, takes approximately 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Gonzales, CA, to Salinas, CA, ?

The fastest route from Gonzales, CA, to Salinas, CA, covers 18 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Which direction is Salinas, CA from Gonzales, CA?

Salinas, CA lies roughly to the north-west of Gonzales, CA.

Are there charging stations between Gonzales, CA and Salinas, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Gonzales, CA to Salinas, CA, including Ethan Conrad Salinas #88 (350 kW); Kroger – Foods Co 387 (Soledad, CA) (350 kW); Prunedale Shopping Center (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 31.

Gonzales, CA Salinas, CA

Distance: 18 miDuration: 25 min

Driving from Gonzales, CA to Salinas, CA takes about 25 min via US 101. The distance is 18 mi. The straight-line distance is 17 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions12 · 18 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 right onto South Sanborn Road 1 mi

9 Continue straight onto North Sanborn Road 1 mi
10 Turn left onto East Laurel Drive 1 mi
11 Turn left onto Ranch View Lane 1 mi
12 Arrive left onto Ranch View Lane

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The return trip from Salinas, CA to Gonzales, CA covers roughly the same distance, 18 mi.

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Charging points along the way

31 chargers

Ethan Conrad Salinas #88CCS · 1700 N Main St, Salinas, CA, 93906350 kW
Kroger – Foods Co 387 (Soledad, CA)CCS · 2443-H DELA ROSA SR ST, Soledad, CA, 93960350 kW
Prunedale Shopping CenterCCS, CHAdeMO · 8065 San Miguel Canyon Rd, Salinas, CA, 93907350 kW
Salinas Shopping CenterCCS · 1140 S. Main St, Salinas, CA, 93901350 kW
Walmart 2458 (Salinas, CA)CCS, CHAdeMO · 1800 North Main St., Salinas, CA, 93906350 kW

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Salinas, CA → Marina, CA13 mi · 25 min Salinas, CA → San Juan Bautista, CA21 mi · 30 min Salinas, CA → Sand City, CA22 mi · 30 min Salinas, CA → Pacific Grove, CA25 mi · 40 min Salinas, CA → Soledad, CA27 mi · 40 min Salinas, CA → Seaside, CA17 mi · 30 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated November 3, 2026.

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How far is it from Gonzales, CA, {fromState} to Salinas, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Gonzales, CA, {fromState} and Salinas, CA, {toState} is 18 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Gonzales, CA, {fromState} to Salinas, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Gonzales, CA, {fromState} to Salinas, CA, {toState} takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Gonzales, CA, {fromState} to Salinas, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Gonzales, CA, {fromState} to Salinas, CA, {toState} covers 18 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is Salinas, CA from Gonzales, CA?: Salinas, CA lies roughly to the north-west of Gonzales, CA.
Are there charging stations between Gonzales, CA and Salinas, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Gonzales, CA to Salinas, CA, including Ethan Conrad Salinas #88 (350 kW); Kroger – Foods Co 387 (Soledad, CA) (350 kW); Prunedale Shopping Center (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 31.

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