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

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

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

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

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

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

Which direction is Gonzales, CA from Salinas, CA?

Gonzales, CA lies roughly to the south-east of Salinas, CA.

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Salinas, CA to Gonzales, 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.

Salinas, CA Gonzales, CA

Distance: 18 miDuration: 25 min

Driving from Salinas, CA to Gonzales, 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 directions10 · 18 mi

This 17-mile trip takes about 23 minutes. From Ranch View Lane, head via US 101 and Alta Street into Gonzales, located in the center of the Salinas Valley.

1 Depart right onto Ranch View Lane 1 mi
2 Turn right onto East Laurel Drive 1 mi
3 Turn right onto North Sanborn Road 1 mi
4 Continue straight onto South Sanborn Road 1 mi
5 Take exit left 1 mi
6 Merge slightly left onto El Camino Real 14 mi
7 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
8 Continue straight onto Alta Street 2 mi

9 Turn left onto 2nd Street 60 yd
10 Arrive left onto 2nd Street

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The return trip from Gonzales, CA to Salinas, 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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This 17-mile trip takes about 23 minutes. From Ranch View Lane, head via US 101 and Alta Street into Gonzales, located in the center of the Salinas Valley.

Popular destinations close by

Gonzales, CA → Soledad, CA10 mi · 15 min Gonzales, CA → Salinas Municipal Airport (SNS)17 mi · 25 min Gonzales, CA → Greenfield, CA18 mi · 25 min Gonzales, CA → Marina Municipal Airport (OAR)26 mi · 40 min Gonzales, CA → Marina, CA27 mi · 40 min Gonzales, CA → Pine Canyon, CA30 mi · 40 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated November 2, 2026.

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How far is it from Salinas, CA, {fromState} to Gonzales, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Salinas, CA, {fromState} and Gonzales, CA, {toState} is 18 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Salinas, CA, {fromState} to Gonzales, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Salinas, CA, {fromState} to Gonzales, CA, {toState} takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Salinas, CA, {fromState} to Gonzales, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Salinas, CA, {fromState} to Gonzales, CA, {toState} covers 18 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is Gonzales, CA from Salinas, CA?: Gonzales, CA lies roughly to the south-east of Salinas, CA.
Are there charging stations between Salinas, CA and Gonzales, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Salinas, CA to Gonzales, 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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