There are
2,046 mi
from Santa Monica, CA to Gardendale, AL
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 11 hours to go from Santa Monica, California to Gardendale, Alabama.
The flight distance (direct flight from Santa Monica, CA to Gardendale, AL) is 1,810.81 mi.
2,046 mi = 3,292.55 kms