How far is it from Sand City, CA, to Pajaro Dunes, CA, ?

The distance between Sand City, CA, and Pajaro Dunes, CA, is 25 mi by road.

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

The drive from Sand City, CA, to Pajaro Dunes, CA, takes approximately 35 min by car.

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

The fastest route from Sand City, CA, to Pajaro Dunes, CA, covers 25 mi with a driving time of approximately 35 min.

Which direction is Pajaro Dunes, CA from Sand City, CA?

Pajaro Dunes, CA lies roughly to the north of Sand City, CA.

Which roads does the route from Sand City, CA to Pajaro Dunes, CA follow?

The drive from Sand City, CA to Pajaro Dunes, CA mainly follows CA 1.

Are there charging stations between Sand City, CA and Pajaro Dunes, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Sand City, CA to Pajaro Dunes, CA, including D&K Seascape Village Shops at Seaside Village (Aptos, CA) (350 kW); Ethan Conrad Salinas #88 (350 kW); Food Maxx 486 (Watsonville, CA) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 93.

Sand City, CA Pajaro Dunes, CA

Distance: 25 miDuration: 35 min

Driving from Sand City, CA to Pajaro Dunes, CA takes about 35 min via CA 1. The distance is 25 mi. The straight-line distance is 18 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions8 · 25 mi

1 Depart right onto Cabrillo Highway 11 mi
2 Keep slightly left onto Cabrillo Highway 11 mi
3 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
4 Keep slightly left 40 yd
5 Turn left onto West Riverside Drive 1 mi
6 Continue right onto Lee Road 1 mi
7 Turn left onto Beach Road 3 mi
8 Arrive left onto Beach Road

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The return trip from Pajaro Dunes, CA to Sand City, CA covers roughly the same distance, 25 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

93 chargers

D&K Seascape Village Shops at Seaside Village (Aptos, CA)CCS, CHAdeMO · 13 Seascape Village, Aptos, CA, 95003350 kW
Ethan Conrad Salinas #88CCS · 1700 N Main St, Salinas, CA, 93906350 kW
Food Maxx 486 (Watsonville, CA)CCS · 1465 MAIN ST, Watsonville, CA, 95076350 kW
LuckyCCS, CHAdeMO · 2000 California Ave, Seaside, CA, 93955350 kW
Prunedale Shopping CenterCCS, CHAdeMO · 8065 San Miguel Canyon Rd, Salinas, CA, 93907350 kW

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Pajaro Dunes, CA → Monterey, CA28 mi · 35 min Pajaro Dunes, CA → Watsonville, CA5 mi · 15 min Pajaro Dunes, CA → San Jose, CA52 mi · 1 h 10 min Pajaro Dunes, CA → Watsonville Municipal Airport (WVI)7 mi · 15 min Pajaro Dunes, CA → Santa Clara, CA51 mi · 1 h 10 min Pajaro Dunes, CA → Los Altos Hills, CA60 mi · 1 h 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 1, 2026.

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How far is it from Sand City, CA, {fromState} to Pajaro Dunes, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Sand City, CA, {fromState} and Pajaro Dunes, CA, {toState} is 25 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Sand City, CA, {fromState} to Pajaro Dunes, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Sand City, CA, {fromState} to Pajaro Dunes, CA, {toState} takes approximately 35 min by car.
What is the best route from Sand City, CA, {fromState} to Pajaro Dunes, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Sand City, CA, {fromState} to Pajaro Dunes, CA, {toState} covers 25 mi with a driving time of approximately 35 min.
Which direction is Pajaro Dunes, CA from Sand City, CA?: Pajaro Dunes, CA lies roughly to the north of Sand City, CA.
Which roads does the route from Sand City, CA to Pajaro Dunes, CA follow?: The drive from Sand City, CA to Pajaro Dunes, CA mainly follows CA 1.
Are there charging stations between Sand City, CA and Pajaro Dunes, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Sand City, CA to Pajaro Dunes, CA, including D&K Seascape Village Shops at Seaside Village (Aptos, CA) (350 kW); Ethan Conrad Salinas #88 (350 kW); Food Maxx 486 (Watsonville, CA) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 93.

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