How far is Cameron Park, CA from Sacramento, CA?
The driving distance from Cameron Park, CA to Sacramento, CA is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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
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Census designated place in Sacramento County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cameron Park and Sacramento.
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Start on Montclair Road
127 m · 24 sec · Montclair Road
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Turn left onto Knollwood Drive
62 m · 7 sec · Knollwood Drive
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Turn left onto Cambridge Road
1.1 mi · 4 min · Cambridge Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 50 West: Sacramento
1321 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
28.8 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 160: 16th Street
1252 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto 16th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · 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 Cameron Park and Sacramento.
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.
US 50 West
Merge slight left
28.8 mi · 00h 33m
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 Cameron Park and Sunny near Sacramento.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cameron Park to Sacramento?
The road trip is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Gold River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.1 miles from Cameron Park and 17.2 miles from Sacramento.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28 miles (45.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.81 one way or $13.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cameron Park and Sunny near Sacramento.
Stop Ideas Near Gold River
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Sacramento
Citrus Heights Community Center
City of Refuge Sacramento
Citrus Heights City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gold River.
Roseville station
Rocklin
Sacramento (State Capitol), California
Sacramento Valley Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cameron Park and Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 28.04 mi (45.12 km).
#1 Cameron Park
Census designated place
| Population | 18,228 |
| Coordinates | 38.6687900, -120.9871600 |
| Altitude | 367 |
| 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: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.77 | $6.81 | $13.61 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $7.16 | $14.32 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $7.37 | $14.73 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $8.93 | $17.86 |
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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