How far is it from Salinas, CA, to Sand City, CA, ?

The distance between Salinas, CA, and Sand City, CA, is 22 mi by road.

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

The drive from Salinas, CA, to Sand City, CA, takes approximately 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Salinas, CA, to Sand City, CA, ?

The fastest route from Salinas, CA, to Sand City, CA, covers 22 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

Which direction is Sand City, CA from Salinas, CA?

Sand City, CA lies roughly to the west of Salinas, CA.

Are there charging stations between Salinas, CA and Sand City, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Salinas, CA to Sand City, CA, including Ethan Conrad Salinas #88 (350 kW); Lucky (350 kW); Prunedale Shopping Center (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 84.

Salinas, CA Sand City, CA

Distance: 22 miDuration: 30 min

Driving from Salinas, CA to Sand City, CA takes about 30 min via CA 68. The distance is 22 mi. The straight-line distance is 13 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions11 · 22 mi

This 21-mile run starts with a 30-minute stretch on Ranch View Lane. From there, the route follows East Blanco Road and the Monterey Salinas Highway into Sand City, located between Monterey and Seaside.

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 2 mi
5 Continue straight onto East Blanco Road 2 mi
6 Turn left onto South Main Street 1 mi
7 Continue straight onto Monterey Salinas Highway 13 mi
8 Turn right onto Canyon del Rey Boulevard 3 mi

9 Take ramp right 1 mi
10 Merge slightly left onto Cabrillo Highway 1 mi
11 Arrive right onto Cabrillo Highway

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The return trip from Sand City, CA to Salinas, CA covers roughly the same distance, 22 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

84 chargers

Ethan Conrad Salinas #88CCS · 1700 N Main St, Salinas, CA, 93906350 kW
LuckyCCS, CHAdeMO · 2000 California Ave, Seaside, CA, 93955350 kW
Prunedale Shopping CenterCCS, CHAdeMO · 8065 San Miguel Canyon Rd, Salinas, CA, 93907350 kW
Safeway 761 (Pacific Grove, CA)CCS · 1212 Forest Ave, Pacific Grove, CA, 93950350 kW
Salinas Shopping CenterCCS · 1140 S. Main St, Salinas, CA, 93901350 kW

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Sand City, CA → Marina, CA7 mi · 10 min Sand City, CA → Pacific Grove, CA8 mi · 15 min Sand City, CA → Del Rey Oaks, CA4 mi · 10 min Sand City, CA → Marina Municipal Airport (OAR)9 mi · 15 min Sand City, CA → Watsonville, CA25 mi · 30 min Sand City, CA → Pajaro Dunes, CA25 mi · 35 min

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

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How far is it from Salinas, CA, {fromState} to Sand City, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Salinas, CA, {fromState} and Sand City, CA, {toState} is 22 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Salinas, CA, {fromState} to Sand City, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Salinas, CA, {fromState} to Sand City, CA, {toState} takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Salinas, CA, {fromState} to Sand City, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Salinas, CA, {fromState} to Sand City, CA, {toState} covers 22 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Sand City, CA from Salinas, CA?: Sand City, CA lies roughly to the west of Salinas, CA.
Are there charging stations between Salinas, CA and Sand City, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Salinas, CA to Sand City, CA, including Ethan Conrad Salinas #88 (350 kW); Lucky (350 kW); Prunedale Shopping Center (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 84.

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