How far is Dutch Flat, CA from Lake of the Pines, CA?
The driving distance from Dutch Flat, CA to Lake of the Pines, CA is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
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Halfway Point
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City in California, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dutch Flat and Lake of the Pines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dutch Flat and Lake of the Pines.
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Start on Stockton Street
1026 ft · 41 sec · Stockton Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sacramento Street
1.3 km · 3 min · Sacramento Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ridge Road
1813 ft · 42 sec · Ridge Road
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Take the ramp right
986 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Alan S. Hart Freeway
11.1 mi · 13 min · Alan S. Hart Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Canyon Way, Placer Hills Road
965 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto South Auburn Street
963 ft · 19 sec · South Auburn Street
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Continue on Placer Hills Road
2937 ft · 1 min · Placer Hills Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Placer Hills Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Placer Hills Road
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Turn right onto Dog Bar Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Dog Bar Road
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Turn left
23 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Magnolia Road
4.8 mi · 9 min · Magnolia Road
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Turn left onto Lakeshore
42 m · 11 sec · Lakeshore
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Keep slight left to continue on Lakeshore
84 m · 20 sec · Lakeshore
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Turn left onto Torrey Pines Drive
1.4 km · 3 min · Torrey Pines Drive
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Turn right onto Hazel Way
590 ft · 33 sec · Hazel Way
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Turn left onto Lakeshore North
3091 ft · 2 min · Lakeshore North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lakeshore North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dutch Flat and Lake of the Pines.
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.
Alan S. Hart Freeway
Merge slight left onto Alan S. Hart Freeway
11.1 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Clear leaving Dutch Flat and Sunny near Lake of the Pines.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dutch Flat to Lake of the Pines?
The road trip is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Colfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Dutch Flat and 12 miles from Lake of the Pines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.26 one way or $10.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Dutch Flat and Sunny near Lake of the Pines.
Stop Ideas Near Colfax
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 Colfax.
Colfax
Grass Valley, California
Auburn
Rocklin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dutch Flat and Lake of the Pines. Straight-line distance: 16.43 mi (26.44 km).
#1 Dutch Flat
Situated in the Sierra Nevada foothills of Placer County at an elevation of 3,136 feet, this community lies along the Interstate 80 corridor.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2060100, -120.8377200 |
| Altitude | 956 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake of the Pines
Census-designated place in Nevada County, California
| Population | 3,917 |
| Coordinates | 39.0396200, -121.0566100 |
| Altitude | 462 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake of the Pines (-121.05661, 39.03962)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $6.26 | $5.26 | $10.52 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $5.46 | $10.92 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $5.62 | $11.24 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $7.07 | $14.13 |
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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