How far is Folsom, CA from Roseville, CA?
The driving distance from Folsom, CA to Roseville, CA is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in California, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Folsom and Roseville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Folsom and Roseville.
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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
2873 ft · 1 min · Greenback Lane
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Turn right onto Folsom-Auburn Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Folsom-Auburn Road
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Continue on Auburn Folsom Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Auburn Folsom Road
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Turn left onto Douglas Boulevard
4.1 mi · 6 min · Douglas Boulevard
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Turn right onto Eureka Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Eureka Road
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Continue on Atlantic Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Atlantic Street
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Turn right onto Yosemite Street
1196 ft · 48 sec · Yosemite Street
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Turn left onto Sierra Boulevard
1505 ft · 47 sec · Sierra Boulevard
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Turn right onto Grove Street
726 ft · 27 sec · Grove Street
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Turn left onto Washington Boulevard
67 m · 11 sec · Washington Boulevard
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Turn slight right
36 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Folsom and Roseville.
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.
Douglas Boulevard
Turn left onto Douglas Boulevard
4.14 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Sunny leaving Folsom and Sunny near Roseville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Folsom to Roseville?
The road trip is about 12.2 miles (19.7 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?
Granite Bay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.1 miles from Folsom and 6.2 miles from Roseville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:46 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.69 one way or $5.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Folsom and Sunny near Roseville.
Stop Ideas Near Granite Bay
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Citrus Heights City Hall
City of Folsom Solid Waste
Sunrise Recreation and Park District
City of Rocklin Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Granite Bay.
Rocklin
Roseville station
Auburn
Placerville, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Folsom and Roseville. Straight-line distance: 7.92 mi (12.74 km).
#1 Folsom
A city in Sacramento County, California.
| Population | 82,726 |
| Coordinates | 38.6779600, -121.1760600 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Roseville
The fifth most populous city in Sacramento County, California.
| Population | 144,725 |
| Coordinates | 38.7521200, -121.2880100 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| Country | United States |
End: Roseville (-121.28801, 38.75212)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $2.69 | $5.38 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $2.79 | $5.59 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $2.88 | $5.75 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
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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