How far is East Sonora, CA from Sacramento, CA?
The driving distance from East Sonora, CA to Sacramento, CA is about 111.4 miles (179.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.3 miles (119.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Sonora and Sacramento.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Sonora and Sacramento.
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Start on Fir Drive
740 ft · 34 sec · Fir Drive
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Continue on Fir Drive
116 m · 17 sec · Fir Drive
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Continue on Fir Drive
79 m · 18 sec · Fir Drive
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Turn left onto Mono Way
85 m · 6 sec · Mono Way
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Turn right
1048 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight
6.3 mi · 9 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
32 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
2045 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto O'Byrnes Ferry Road
11.4 mi · 16 min · O'Byrnes Ferry Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Reeds Turnpike
1.5 km · 2 min · Reeds Turnpike
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Turn right onto Olive Ranch Road
146 m · 18 sec · Olive Ranch Road
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Turn left
34.1 mi · 46 min
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Take the ramp right
2045 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
2969 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left
44.7 mi · 52 min
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Continue on Capital City Freeway
2593 ft · 32 sec · Capital City Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward N Street
1261 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto 30th Street
858 ft · 24 sec · 30th Street
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Turn left onto L Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · L Street
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Turn right onto 16th Street
1265 ft · 33 sec · 16th Street
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Turn left onto I Street
2891 ft · 1 min · I Street
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Turn left onto 9th Street
22 m · 2 sec · 9th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 9th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Sonora and Sacramento.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Olive Ranch Road
Keep slight left
44.7 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 East Sonora and Sunny near Sacramento.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Sonora to Sacramento?
The road trip is about 111.4 miles (179.3 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?
Garden Acres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.3 miles from East Sonora and 58.1 miles from Sacramento.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.3 miles (119.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.1 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 2:18 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.67 one way or $45.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Sonora and Sunny near Sacramento.
Stop Ideas Near Garden Acres
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 Garden Acres.
Robert J. Cabral Station
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Lodi
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Sonora and Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 74.28 mi (119.54 km).
#1 East Sonora
Census-designated place in Tuolumne County, California
| Population | 2,266 |
| Coordinates | 37.9777000, -120.3613000 |
| Altitude | 642 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sacramento
The sixth most populous city in California and the center of the Sacramento metropolitan area.
| Population | 512,838 |
| Coordinates | 38.5815700, -121.4944000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: 9th Street (-121.49442, 38.581575)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 179 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $22.67 | $45.34 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $23.84 | $47.68 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $24.53 | $49.07 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $29.74 | $59.48 |
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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