How far is Bethel Island, CA from Sacramento, CA?

The driving distance from Bethel Island, CA to Sacramento, CA is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40 miles (64.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
63.28 mi
01h 22m
Flight
39.95 mi
64.29 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.95 mi
Kilometers
64.29 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.28 mi
Kilometers
101.84 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sacramento
Tue, Apr 21, 8:35 PM PDT
Return by in Bethel Island
Tue, Apr 21, 9:58 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethel Island
2026-04-21T19:12
Arrive Sacramento
Tue, Apr 21, 8:35 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:44 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bethel Island
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Isleton
CA

City in Sacramento County, California, United States

From Bethel Island
31.8 mi
00h 41m
To Sacramento
31.6 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Bethel Island Weather
CA
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Tuesday
Using Diablo as the closest live forecast in the Contra Costa County weather hub.

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S
Destination
59°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bethel Island and Sacramento.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bethel Island and Sacramento.

  1. 1

    Start on Bethel Island Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Bethel Island Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Cypress Road

    3.1 mi · 7 min · East Cypress Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto CA 160 North: Sacramento

    1466 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    16.6 mi · 22 min

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto River Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · River Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Victory Highway

    714 ft · 1 min · Victory Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Victory Highway

    8.1 mi · 12 min · Victory Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Walnut Grove Bridge

    141 m · 55 sec · Walnut Grove Bridge

  10. 10

    Turn left onto River Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · River Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Twin Cities Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Twin Cities Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left

    1342 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    21 mi · 24 min · Westside Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward J Street, Downtown

    1300 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto J Street

    822 ft · 25 sec · J Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    814 ft · 19 sec · 5th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto H Street

    1602 ft · 40 sec · H Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 9th Street

    149 m · 15 sec · 9th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 9th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethel Island and Sacramento.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
19 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
21 mi · 33%
CA 160 North
16.9 mi · 27%
Victory Highway
8.22 mi · 13%
Twin Cities Road
4.66 mi · 7%
Main Street
3.54 mi · 6%
River Road
3.35 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

21 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.3 mi
40 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Isleton
00h 41m from Bethel Island
Leave By
3:44 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bethel Island and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sacramento.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bethel Island to Sacramento?

The road trip is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km) and usually takes 01h 22m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Isleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.8 miles from Bethel Island and 31.6 miles from Sacramento.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 40 miles (64.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:44 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.86 one way or $25.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Bethel Island and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sacramento.

Stop Ideas Near Isleton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Isleton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Isleton.

BUS

Rio Vista, CA

7 mi away
28 South Front Street
RAIL

Antioch–Pittsburg

24 mi away
100 I Street
RAIL

Lodi

30 mi away
24 South Sacramento Street
BUS

Elk Grove, California

31 mi away
Harbor Point Drive at Renwick Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethel Island and Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 39.95 mi (64.29 km).

Bethel Island

#1 Bethel Island

Census-designated place in Contra Costa County, California

Population2,137
Coordinates38.0149200, -121.6405100
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Sacramento

#2 Sacramento

The sixth most populous city in California and the center of the Sacramento metropolitan area.

Population512,838
Coordinates38.5815700, -121.4944000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethel Island Road (-121.640589, 38.014921)
End: 9th Street (-121.49442, 38.581575)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.23 gal
8.45 L · about $12.86
Round trip
$25.73
4.46 gal · 16.9 L
Estimated CO2
19.8 kg one way
Round trip: 39.6 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $12.86 $25.73
Mid-grade $6.07 $13.53 $27.05
Premium $6.24 $13.92 $27.84
Diesel $7.57 $16.87 $33.75

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 · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethel Island and Sacramento. The current time is 19:12:04.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.