How far is Foresthill, CA from Sacramento, CA?
The driving distance from Foresthill, CA to Sacramento, CA is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Foresthill and Sacramento.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Foresthill and Sacramento.
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Start on Foresthill Road
17.2 mi · 32 min · Foresthill Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 80 West: Sacramento
1221 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Alan S. Hart Freeway
18.6 mi · 21 min · Alan S. Hart Freeway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital City Freeway
4.9 mi · 5 min · Capital City Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Sacramento Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · North Sacramento Freeway
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Continue on North 12th Street
3108 ft · 56 sec · North 12th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on 12th Street
3262 ft · 1 min · 12th Street
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Turn right onto I Street
1200 ft · 31 sec · 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 Foresthill 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.
Alan S. Hart Freeway
Merge slight left onto Alan S. Hart Freeway
18.6 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Foresthill and Partly Sunny near Sacramento.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Foresthill to Sacramento?
The road trip is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Loomis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Foresthill and 26.1 miles from Sacramento.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 4:30 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.61 one way or $21.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Foresthill and Partly Sunny near Sacramento.
Stop Ideas Near Loomis
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
Roseville Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Loomis.
Rocklin
Roseville station
Auburn
Placerville, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Foresthill and Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 47.38 mi (76.25 km).
#1 Foresthill
Census-designated place in Placer County, California
| Population | 1,483 |
| Coordinates | 39.0201800, -120.8179900 |
| Altitude | 984 |
| 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: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $10.61 | $21.23 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $11.16 | $22.32 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $11.49 | $22.97 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $13.92 | $27.85 |
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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