How far is Chamberlands Estates, CA from Colfax, CA?
The driving distance from Chamberlands Estates, CA to Colfax, CA is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43 miles (69.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Nevada County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chamberlands Estates and Colfax.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chamberlands Estates and Colfax.
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Start on Chukar Circle
129 m · 24 sec · Chukar Circle
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Turn left onto Grouse Drive
1599 ft · 1 min · Grouse Drive
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Turn left onto Tanager Drive
893 ft · 43 sec · Tanager Drive
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Turn left onto Chamberland Drive
811 ft · 36 sec · Chamberland Drive
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Continue on Ellis Road
1282 ft · 1 min · Ellis Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Lake Boulevard
6.8 mi · 14 min · West Lake Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
76 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1350 ft · 38 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
53 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.4 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
9.8 mi · 14 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Frates Lane
45 m · 4 sec · Frates Lane
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Exit the roundabout onto Frates Lane
132 m · 12 sec · Frates Lane
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
69 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1130 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Alan S. Hart Freeway
50.1 mi · 58 min · Alan S. Hart Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 174 West: Colfax, Grass Valley
596 ft · 16 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto South Auburn Street
771 ft · 17 sec · South Auburn Street
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Continue on South Auburn Avenue
1225 ft · 34 sec · South Auburn Avenue
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Turn left onto Grassvalley Street
152 m · 18 sec · Grassvalley Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
40 m · 6 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right
10 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chamberlands Estates and Colfax.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Alan S. Hart Freeway
Merge slight left onto Alan S. Hart Freeway
50.1 mi · 00h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Snow Showers leaving Chamberlands Estates and Sunny near Colfax.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chamberlands Estates to Colfax?
The road trip is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Truckee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.2 miles from Chamberlands Estates and 36.3 miles from Colfax.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43 miles (69.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 3:32 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.77 one way or $29.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Chamberlands Estates and Sunny near Colfax.
Stop Ideas Near Truckee
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 Truckee.
Truckee station
Soda Springs, California
Reno
Sparks, Nevada (Train Stop)
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chamberlands Estates and Colfax. Straight-line distance: 43.01 mi (69.21 km).
#1 Chamberlands Estates
Chamberlands Estates is a place in California, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0693500, -120.1524100 |
| Altitude | 1968 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Colfax
City in California, USA
| Population | 2,009 |
| Coordinates | 39.1007300, -120.9532800 |
| Altitude | 739 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-120.953269, 39.100773)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $14.77 | $29.54 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $15.53 | $31.06 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $15.98 | $31.96 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $19.37 | $38.74 |
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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