How far is Bear Valley Springs, CA from Sacramento, CA?
The driving distance from Bear Valley Springs, CA to Sacramento, CA is about 339.8 miles (546.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 284.6 miles (458 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 41m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Fresno County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bear Valley Springs and Sacramento.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bear Valley Springs and Sacramento.
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Start on Plantation Court
1344 ft · 1 min · Plantation Court
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Turn right onto San Juan Drive
1.6 km · 2 min · San Juan Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cumberland Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Cumberland Road
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Turn right onto Bear Valley Road
2 mi · 4 min · Bear Valley Road
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Turn left onto Cummings Valley Road
2135 ft · 1 min · Cummings Valley Road
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Turn left onto Valley Boulevard
6.8 mi · 10 min · Valley Boulevard
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Turn left onto Tucker Road
2694 ft · 51 sec · Tucker Road
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Continue on West Tehachapi Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · West Tehachapi Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight
1183 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
36 mi · 42 min · Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 204: Union Avenue
1161 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto East Brundage Lane
136 m · 22 sec · East Brundage Lane
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Turn right onto Union Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Union Avenue
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Continue on Golden State Avenue
3.4 mi · 4 min · Golden State Avenue
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Golden State Freeway
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Continue on Golden State Highway
111.4 mi · 2 hr · Golden State Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Avenue 7
2522 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
21.4 mi · 24 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99
84.6 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Northbound California State Route 99
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Continue on Golden State Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Golden State Highway
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Continue on Old U.S. Route 99E
1.3 mi · 1 min · Old U.S. Route 99E
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Keep slight left
44.7 mi · 52 min
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Continue on Capital City Freeway
2593 ft · 32 sec · Capital City Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward N Street
1261 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto 30th Street
858 ft · 24 sec · 30th Street
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Turn left onto L Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · L Street
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Turn right onto 16th Street
1265 ft · 33 sec · 16th Street
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Turn left onto I Street
2891 ft · 1 min · I Street
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Turn left onto 9th Street
22 m · 2 sec · 9th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 9th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bear Valley Springs and Sacramento.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Golden State Highway
Continue on Golden State Highway
111 mi · 02h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Clear leaving Bear Valley Springs and Clear near Sacramento.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bear Valley Springs to Sacramento?
The road trip is about 339.8 miles (546.8 km) and usually takes 05h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Old Fig Garden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.9 miles from Bear Valley Springs and 175.8 miles from Sacramento.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 284.6 miles (458 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:38 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $69.17 one way or $138.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Bear Valley Springs and Clear near Sacramento.
Stop Ideas Near Old Fig Garden
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Old Fig Garden.
Fresno station
Madera
Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California
Hanford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bear Valley Springs and Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 284.59 mi (458 km).
#1 Bear Valley Springs
Census-designated place in California, United States
| Population | 5,172 |
| Coordinates | 35.1591300, -118.6284200 |
| Altitude | 1256 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sacramento
The sixth most populous city in California and the center of the Sacramento metropolitan area.
| Population | 512,838 |
| Coordinates | 38.5815700, -121.4944000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: 9th Street (-121.49442, 38.581575)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 547 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $69.17 | $138.34 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $72.73 | $145.46 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $74.85 | $149.71 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $90.73 | $181.46 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
Prices in California · Jun 11, 2026
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