How far is Birch Meadow Acres, CA from Grass Valley, CA?
The driving distance from Birch Meadow Acres, CA to Grass Valley, CA is about 5.6 miles (9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.8 miles (7.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in California, County Seat of Nevada County, historic mining town
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Birch Meadow Acres and Grass Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Birch Meadow Acres and Grass Valley.
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Start on Rambling Road
945 ft · 45 sec · Rambling Road
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Turn left onto Casa Loma Drive
18 m · 4 sec · Casa Loma Drive
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Turn right onto Rattlesnake Road
1 km · 2 min · Rattlesnake Road
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Turn left onto Wheeler Cross Road
1735 ft · 1 min · Wheeler Cross Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Dog Bar Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Dog Bar Road
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Continue on La Barr Meadows Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · La Barr Meadows Road
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Turn left
69 m · 17 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 174
993 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 174
51 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto South Auburn Street
1297 ft · 33 sec · South Auburn Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
104 m · 10 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Stewart Street
36 m · 5 sec · Stewart Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Stewart Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Birch Meadow Acres and Grass Valley.
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.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn right
1.77 mi · 00h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Birch Meadow Acres and Sunny near Grass Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Birch Meadow Acres to Grass Valley?
The road trip is about 5.6 miles (9 km) and usually takes 00h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Nevada City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.9 miles from Birch Meadow Acres and 2.6 miles from Grass Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.8 miles (7.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.15 one way or $2.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Birch Meadow Acres and Sunny near Grass Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Nevada City
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 Nevada City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Birch Meadow Acres and Grass Valley. Straight-line distance: 4.84 mi (7.79 km).
#1 Birch Meadow Acres
Birch Meadow Acres is a place in California, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.1546200, -121.0255000 |
| Altitude | 691 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grass Valley
City in Nevada County, California, United States
| Population | 12,763 |
| Coordinates | 39.2190600, -121.0610600 |
| Altitude | 735 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stewart Street (-121.060877, 39.219076)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $1.15 | $2.31 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $1.21 | $2.43 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $1.25 | $2.50 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $1.51 | $3.03 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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