How far is Gold River, CA from Sacramento, CA?
The driving distance from Gold River, CA to Sacramento, CA is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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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This is an easy same-day return drive.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Village in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gold River and Sacramento.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gold River and Sacramento.
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Start on Starbottle Court
132 m · 21 sec · Starbottle Court
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Turn right onto Roaring Camp Drive
77 m · 17 sec · Roaring Camp Drive
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Turn left onto Poker Flat Drive
646 ft · 30 sec · Poker Flat Drive
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Continue on Coloma Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Coloma Road
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Turn left onto Sunrise Boulevard
2342 ft · 49 sec · Sunrise Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 50 West: Sacramento
2967 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto El Dorado Freeway
12.7 mi · 14 min · El Dorado Freeway
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Continue on Capital City Freeway
1471 ft · 19 sec · Capital City Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 160: 16th Street
1252 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto 16th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · 16th Street
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Turn left onto I Street
2891 ft · 1 min · 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 Gold River and Sacramento.
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.
El Dorado Freeway
Merge slight left onto El Dorado Freeway
12.7 mi · 00h 14m
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 Gold River and Chance Light Rain near Sacramento.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gold River to Sacramento?
The road trip is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Rosemont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Gold River and 9.8 miles from Sacramento.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:40 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.75 one way or $7.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Gold River and Chance Light Rain near Sacramento.
Stop Ideas Near Rosemont
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 Rosemont.
Sacramento (State Capitol), California
Sacramento Valley Station
Elk Grove, California
Roseville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gold River and Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 13.73 mi (22.1 km).
#1 Gold River
Census designated place in Sacramento County, California
| Population | 7,912 |
| Coordinates | 38.6262900, -121.2466200 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| 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: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $3.75 | $7.50 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $3.94 | $7.89 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $4.92 | $9.84 |
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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