How far is Colfax, CA from Chamberlands Estates, CA?
The driving distance from Colfax, CA to Chamberlands Estates, CA is about 72.1 miles (116 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43 miles (69.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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 37m.
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 Colfax and Chamberlands Estates.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colfax and Chamberlands Estates.
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Start on the route
10 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto South Main Street
40 m · 11 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Grassvalley Street
152 m · 14 sec · Grassvalley Street
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Turn right onto South Auburn Avenue
1531 ft · 46 sec · South Auburn Avenue
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Turn left onto Colfax Overcrossing
599 ft · 18 sec · Colfax Overcrossing
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Turn left onto Canyon Way
117 m · 8 sec · Canyon Way
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Take the ramp straight
535 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Alan S. Hart Freeway
45.3 mi · 52 min · Alan S. Hart Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Donner Lake
2253 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Alan S. Hart Freeway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Alan S. Hart Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 89 South: South Lake Tahoe
901 ft · 20 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
1 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
13.3 mi · 19 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
6 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1371 ft · 38 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
9 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
6.8 mi · 14 min
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Turn right onto Ellis Road
1282 ft · 58 sec · Ellis Road
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Continue on Chamberland Drive
811 ft · 37 sec · Chamberland Drive
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Turn right onto Tanager Drive
893 ft · 41 sec · Tanager Drive
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Turn right onto Grouse Drive
1599 ft · 1 min · Grouse Drive
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Turn right onto Chukar Circle
129 m · 19 sec · Chukar Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chukar Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Colfax and Chamberlands Estates.
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
45.3 mi · 00h 52m
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.
Sunny leaving Colfax and Chance Snow Showers near Chamberlands Estates.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colfax to Chamberlands Estates?
The road trip is about 72.1 miles (116 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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 miles from Colfax and 36 miles from Chamberlands Estates.
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 29.1 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 3:16 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.65 one way or $29.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Colfax and Chance Snow Showers near Chamberlands Estates.
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 Colfax and Chamberlands Estates. Straight-line distance: 43.01 mi (69.21 km).
#1 Colfax
City in California, USA
| Population | 2,009 |
| Coordinates | 39.1007300, -120.9532800 |
| Altitude | 739 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chamberlands Estates
Chamberlands Estates is a place in California, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0693500, -120.1524100 |
| Altitude | 1968 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chamberlands Estates (-120.15241, 39.06935)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $14.65 | $29.31 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $15.41 | $30.82 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $15.86 | $31.71 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $19.22 | $38.44 |
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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