How far is Folsom, CA from North Highlands, CA?
The driving distance from Folsom, CA to North Highlands, CA is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Sacramento County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Folsom and North Highlands.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Folsom and North Highlands.
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Start on Sutter Street
37 m · 9 sec · Sutter Street
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Turn right onto Riley Street
71 m · 8 sec · Riley Street
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Continue on Greenback Lane
1.6 mi · 3 min · Greenback Lane
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Continue on Greenback Lane
7.6 mi · 13 min · Greenback Lane
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Continue on Elkhorn Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Elkhorn Boulevard
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Turn left onto Don Julio Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Don Julio Boulevard
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Turn right onto La Cienega Drive
881 ft · 40 sec · La Cienega Drive
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Arrive at your destination
1 m · 1 sec · La Cienega Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Folsom and North Highlands.
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.
Greenback Lane
Continue on Greenback Lane
7.65 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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Folsom and Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near North Highlands.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Folsom to North Highlands?
The road trip is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Citrus Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.9 miles from Folsom and 6 miles from North Highlands.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:48 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.42 one way or $4.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Folsom and Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near North Highlands.
Stop Ideas Near Citrus Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Sacramento
Citrus Heights Community Center
City of Refuge Sacramento
Citrus Heights City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Citrus Heights.
Roseville station
Rocklin
Sacramento Valley Station
Sacramento (State Capitol), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Folsom and North Highlands. Straight-line distance: 10.59 mi (17.04 km).
#1 Folsom
A city in Sacramento County, California.
| Population | 82,726 |
| Coordinates | 38.6779600, -121.1760600 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Highlands
Census-designated place in Sacramento County, California
| Population | 42,694 |
| Coordinates | 38.6857400, -121.3721700 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Highlands (-121.37217, 38.68574)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $2.42 | $4.85 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $2.55 | $5.10 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $2.62 | $5.24 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
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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