How far is Capay, CA from Hamilton City, CA?

The driving distance from Capay, CA to Hamilton City, CA is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.11 mi
00h 13m
Flight
5.29 mi
8.52 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.29 mi
Kilometers
8.52 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.11 mi
Kilometers
11.45 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton City
Sat, Apr 18, 10:12 PM PDT
Return by in Capay
Sat, Apr 18, 10:25 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Capay
2026-04-18T21:58
Arrive Hamilton City
Sat, Apr 18, 10:12 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:02 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Capay
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Orland
CA

City in Glenn County, California

From Capay
3.5 mi
00h 06m
To Hamilton City
3.5 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 7:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Capay and Hamilton City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Capay and Hamilton City.

  1. 1

    Start on Cutting Avenue

    68 m · 15 sec · Cutting Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 4th Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · 4th Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 9

    2.9 mi · 7 min · County Road 9

  4. 4

    Continue on Canal Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Canal Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Canal Street

    1149 ft · 25 sec · Canal Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West 4th Street

    1280 ft · 58 sec · West 4th Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Capay and Hamilton City.

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
7 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
98.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 9
2.9 mi · 41%
4th Avenue
2.1 mi · 29%
Canal Road
1.63 mi · 23%
West 4th Street
0.24 mi · 3%
Canal Street
0.22 mi · 3%
Cutting Avenue
0.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

County Road 9

At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 9

2.9 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
5.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Orland
00h 06m from Capay
Leave By
8:02 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Capay and Mostly Sunny near Hamilton City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Capay to Hamilton City?

The road trip is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?

Orland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.5 miles from Capay and 3.5 miles from Hamilton City.

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

The direct path is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 $1.44 one way or $2.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Capay and Mostly Sunny near Hamilton City.

Stop Ideas Near Orland

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Orland, 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 Orland.

BUS

Corning, California

20 mi away
1081 Solano Street
RAIL

Chico station

30 mi away
West 5th and Orange Streets
BUS

Red Bluff, California

49 mi away
228 S. Main Street
BUS

Oroville, California

59 mi away
Hwy 70 and Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Capay and Hamilton City. Straight-line distance: 5.29 mi (8.52 km).

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#1 Capay

Capay is a place in California, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.7965500, -122.0844300
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Hamilton City

#2 Hamilton City

A census-designated place in Yolo County, California.

Population169,300
Coordinates39.7426600, -122.0135900
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
Start: (-122.084027, 39.796548)
End: West 4th Street (-122.013656, 39.742794)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.25 gal
0.95 L · about $1.44
Round trip
$2.88
0.5 gal · 1.9 L
Estimated CO2
2.2 kg one way
Round trip: 4.4 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $1.44 $2.88
Mid-grade $6.07 $1.52 $3.03
Premium $6.24 $1.56 $3.12
Diesel $7.57 $1.89 $3.78

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Capay and Hamilton City. The current time is 21:58:26.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.