Average driving speed: 57.4 mph
Kilometers per hour: 92.3 km/h
This is based on typical traffic conditions for this route.

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Driving time from LAX to SMX

How long is the drive from LAX to SMX? The total driving time is 2 hours, 47 minutes.

Your trip begins at Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles, California. It ends at Santa Maria Public Airport in Santa Maria, California.

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