How far is Camino, CA from Sacramento, CA?

The driving distance from Camino, CA to Sacramento, CA is about 52 miles (83.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.99 mi
00h 54m
Flight
45.52 mi
73.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.52 mi
Kilometers
73.25 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.99 mi
Kilometers
83.67 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sacramento
Thu, Oct 15, 6:21 PM PDT
Return by in Camino
Thu, Oct 15, 7:16 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Camino
2026-10-15T17:27
Arrive Sacramento
Thu, Oct 15, 6:21 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Camino
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
El Dorado Hills
CA

Census-designated place in El Dorado County, California

From Camino
25.4 mi
00h 27m
To Sacramento
26.6 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph E
Destination
87°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Camino and Sacramento.

  1. 1

    Start on Carson Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Carson Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Carson Road

    54 m · 4 sec · Carson Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    103 m · 9 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    47.7 mi · 56 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 160: 16th Street

    1252 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 16th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 16th Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I Street

    2891 ft · 1 min · I Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    22 m · 2 sec · 9th Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 9th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carson Road
49 mi · 94%
16th Street
1.12 mi · 2%
I Street
0.55 mi · 1%
CA 160
0.24 mi
9th Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Carson Road

Merge slight left

47.7 mi · 00h 56m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
45.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
El Dorado Hills
00h 27m from Camino
Leave By
4:42 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Camino and Sunny near Sacramento.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Camino to Sacramento?

The road trip is about 52 miles (83.7 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

El Dorado Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Camino and 26.6 miles from Sacramento.

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

The direct path is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 4:42 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.46 one way or $22.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Camino and Sunny near Sacramento.

Stop Ideas Near El Dorado Hills

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around El Dorado Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Citrus Heights City Hall
Scenic stop 11.3 mi away

Citrus Heights City Hall

Citrus Heights , CA
6300 Fountain Square Dr, Citrus Heights, CA 95621, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 5.3 mi away

City of Folsom Solid Waste

Folsom , CA
1300 Leidesdorff St, Folsom, CA 95630, United States
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews City government office,Waste management service
Sunrise Recreation and Park District
Meeting point 11.6 mi away

Sunrise Recreation and Park District

Citrus Heights , CA
7801 Auburn Blvd, Citrus Heights, CA 95610, United States
Rating 3.9/5 22 reviews City government office
Roseville Police Department
Nearby stop 13.4 mi away

Roseville Police Department

Roseville , CA
1051 Junction Blvd, Roseville, CA 95678, United States
Rating 3.8/5 37 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to El Dorado Hills.

RAIL

Rocklin

18 mi away
Rocklin Rd. and Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Roseville station

19 mi away
201 Pacific Street
RAIL

Auburn

24 mi away
277 Nevada St. at Fulweiler St.
BUS

Placerville, California

25 mi away
Mosquito Rd. and Clay St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Camino and Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 45.52 mi (73.25 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Camino

Situated in the Sierra Nevada foothills of El Dorado County at an elevation of 3,133 feet, this agricultural community lies along U.

Population0
Coordinates38.7382400, -120.6749300
Altitude955
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: Carson Road (-120.674944, 38.738059)
End: 9th Street (-121.49442, 38.581575)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.83 gal
6.94 L · about $11.46
Round trip
$22.92
3.66 gal · 13.88 L
Estimated CO2
16.3 kg one way
Round trip: 32.5 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $11.46 $22.92
Mid-grade $6.50 $11.89 $23.79
Premium $6.69 $12.24 $24.48
Diesel $8.41 $15.40 $30.79

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Camino and Sacramento. The current time is 17:27:43.

Distance to Other Cities

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