How far is Foster City, CA from Sacramento, CA?
Fastest route
The journey from Foster City, California, USA to Sacramento, California, USA takes approximately 2 hours and 2 minutes, covering a distance of 109 miles. The fastest route is via I-80 E, but it involves tolls. Here are the directions:
Directions
- Get on CA-92 E.
- Head northwest on Shell Blvd toward E Hillsdale Blvd.
- Turn right onto Metro Center Blvd.
- Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto the CA-92 E/San Mateo Bridge ramp to Hayward.
- Follow CA-92 E, I-880 N, and I-80 E to J St in Sacramento. Take exit 519B from I-5 N.
- Use the right 2 lanes to take the Hesperian Boulevard exit toward Oakland/I-880/San Jose.
- Keep left to continue toward I-880 N.
- Keep left at the fork to continue on Exit 26B, follow signs for Oakland/I-880 N, and merge onto I-880 N.
- Keep left at the fork to stay on I-880 N.
- Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 46B for I-80 E/I-580 W toward San Rafael/Sacramento.
- Continue onto I-580 W/I-80 E.
- Continue to follow I-80 E (Toll road).
- Keep left to continue on I-80BL E/US-50 E, follow signs for Sacramento/South Lake Tahoe/Capital City Freeway.
- Take exit 4A to merge onto I-5 N toward Redding.
- Take exit 519B for J St toward Downtown. May be closed at certain times or days.
- Continue on J St. Drive to 9th St.
- Use any lane to turn right onto J St. Sacramento, California, USA.
Tips & Suggestions
- 🚗 Plan your journey ahead of time to account for any potential traffic or road closures.
- ⛽ Make sure your vehicle has enough fuel for the trip.
- 🚦 Observe and follow all traffic rules and regulations.
- 💵 Keep some cash or electronic payment methods for tolls.
- 📱 Use a navigation app or GPS device to help guide you along the route.
- 🕑 Consider the time of day and traffic conditions to optimize your travel experience.
- 📍 Familiarize yourself with Sacramento's street layout to easily navigate to your destination.
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Foster City and Sacramento is 82.35 miles (132.52 km).
Flight distance from Foster City, CA to Sacramento, CA is 82.35 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 12 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 11 minutes to travel from Foster City to Sacramento with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Foster City, California to Sacramento, California is: 107.49 miles (172.99 km) by car.
Driving from Foster City to Sacramento will take approximately 01 hours 58 minutes.
#1 Foster City
City in San Mateo County, California, United States
| Population | 33901 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°33'31"N 122°16'16"W |
| Latitude | 37.5585500 |
| Longitude | -122.2710800 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sacramento
The sixth most populous city in California and the center of the Sacramento metropolitan area. It is located in the Sacramento Valley in central California. Sacramento is the capital of California and is known for its government and its many attractions, such as the California State Capitol and the California State Railroad Museum.
| Population | 512838 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°34'54"N 121°29'40"W |
| Latitude | 38.5815700 |
| Longitude | -121.4944000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Sacramento: 9th Street (-121.49442,38.581575)
Estimated Travel Time Between Foster City and Sacramento
The distance between Foster City and Sacramento is 173 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 55 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Foster City and Sacramento. The current time is 17:47:34.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 34 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 41 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 08 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 47 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 32 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 25 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 20 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 14.36 liters (3.79 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Foster City and Sacramento.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Foster City to Sacramento is $20.31 (diesel $23.5).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $20.31 | $21.21 | $21.78 | $23.5 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in California ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $5.355 (Diesel $6.196) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 18, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Foster City and Sacramento (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
