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

The distance between Salinas, CA, and Seaside, CA, is 17 mi by road.

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

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

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

The fastest route from Salinas, CA, to Seaside, CA, covers 17 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

Which direction is Seaside, CA from Salinas, CA?

Seaside, CA lies roughly to the south-west of Salinas, CA.

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Salinas, CA to Seaside, CA, including Ethan Conrad Salinas #88 (350 kW); Lucky (350 kW); Prunedale Shopping Center (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 80.

Salinas, CA Seaside, CA

Distance: 17 miDuration: 30 min

Driving from Salinas, CA to Seaside, CA takes about 30 min via West Blanco Road. The distance is 17 mi. The straight-line distance is 12 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions22 · 17 mi

This 17-mile run starts with a 30-minute stretch on Ranch View Lane. From there, the route follows West Blanco Road and General Jim Moore Boulevard into Seaside, tucked between Monterey and Marina.

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 Continue straight onto West Blanco Road 7 mi
7 Turn right onto Reservation Road 1 mi
8 Turn left onto Imjin Road 1 mi
9 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Imjin Road 35 yd
10 Exit roundabout straight onto Imjin Road 1 mi
11 Enter roundabout straight onto Imjin Road 37 yd
12 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Imjin Road 1 mi
13 Enter roundabout right onto Imjin Road 39 yd

14 Exit roundabout straight onto Imjin Road 1 mi
15 Continue straight onto Imjin Parkway 1 mi
16 Enter roundabout right onto Imjin Road 69 yd
17 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Imjin Road 1 mi
18 At end of road, turn right onto 8th Street 1 mi
19 Continue left onto General Jim Moore Boulevard 3 mi
20 Turn right onto Coe Avenue 1 mi
21 Turn right 88 yd
22 Arrive

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The return trip from Seaside, CA to Salinas, CA covers roughly the same distance, 17 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

80 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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Popular routes from destination

This 17-mile run starts with a 30-minute stretch on Ranch View Lane. From there, the route follows West Blanco Road and General Jim Moore Boulevard into Seaside, tucked between Monterey and Marina.

Popular destinations close by

Seaside, CA → Sand City, CA5 mi · 10 min Seaside, CA → Monterey, CA6 mi · 10 min Seaside, CA → Pacific Grove, CA10 mi · 20 min Seaside, CA → Pine Canyon, CA60 mi · 1 h 25 min Seaside, CA → Marina Municipal Airport (OAR)7 mi · 20 min Seaside, CA → Marina, CA7 mi · 15 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 Salinas, CA, {fromState} to Seaside, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Salinas, CA, {fromState} and Seaside, CA, {toState} is 17 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Salinas, CA, {fromState} to Seaside, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Salinas, CA, {fromState} to Seaside, CA, {toState} takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Salinas, CA, {fromState} to Seaside, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Salinas, CA, {fromState} to Seaside, CA, {toState} covers 17 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Seaside, CA from Salinas, CA?: Seaside, CA lies roughly to the south-west of Salinas, CA.
Are there charging stations between Salinas, CA and Seaside, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Salinas, CA to Seaside, CA, including Ethan Conrad Salinas #88 (350 kW); Lucky (350 kW); Prunedale Shopping Center (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 80.

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