How far is Ferndale, CA from Sacramento, CA?
The driving distance from Ferndale, CA to Sacramento, CA is about 279.3 miles (449.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 201.8 miles (324.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 58m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Mendocino County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ferndale and Sacramento.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ferndale and Sacramento.
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Start on Main Street
4.8 mi · 10 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Fernbridge Drive
1 km · 60 sec · Fernbridge Drive
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Take the ramp straight
971 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway
116.7 mi · 2 hr 24 min · Redwood Highway
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Continue on Willits Bypass
5.4 mi · 6 min · Willits Bypass
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Continue on Redwood Highway
12.6 mi · 16 min · Redwood Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 20 East: Upper Lake, Williams
19.5 mi · 27 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
35 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
44 m · 8 sec
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Exit the roundabout
19.4 mi · 32 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
51 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
36.7 mi · 50 min
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Take the exit slight right
1784 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
24.4 mi · 26 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
15.7 mi · 17 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
17.9 mi · 20 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, J Street
1704 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on J Street
822 ft · 25 sec · J Street
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Turn left onto 5th Street
814 ft · 19 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto H Street
1602 ft · 40 sec · H Street
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Turn right onto 9th Street
149 m · 15 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 Ferndale and Sacramento.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Redwood Highway
Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway
117 mi · 02h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny leaving Ferndale and Mostly Sunny near Sacramento.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ferndale to Sacramento?
The road trip is about 279.3 miles (449.5 km) and usually takes 04h 58m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ukiah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.5 miles from Ferndale and 139.8 miles from Sacramento.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 201.8 miles (324.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $56.88 one way or $113.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny around Ferndale and Mostly Sunny near Sacramento.
Stop Ideas Near Ukiah
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Ten Thousand Buddhas
Ukiah Parks & Recreation Department
Willits Water Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ukiah.
Ukiah, California
Willits, California
Cloverdale, California
Laytonville, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ferndale and Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 201.83 mi (324.82 km).
#1 Ferndale
Town in Humboldt County, California, United States
| Population | 1,362 |
| Coordinates | 40.5762400, -124.2639400 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| 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: 450 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 29m |
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 | $56.88 | $113.76 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $59.81 | $119.62 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $61.56 | $123.11 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $74.61 | $149.22 |
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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