There are
2,518 mi
from Santa Maria, CA to Lincolnton, NC
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 20 hours to go from Santa Maria, California to Lincolnton, North Carolina.
The flight distance (direct flight from Santa Maria, CA to Lincolnton, NC) is 2,197.31 mi.
2,518 mi = 4,052.22 kms