How far is Grass Valley, CA from Birchville, CA?
The driving distance from Grass Valley, CA to Birchville, CA is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.7 miles (14 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in California, County Seat of Nevada County, historic mining town
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grass Valley and Birchville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grass Valley and Birchville.
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Start on Stewart Street
36 m · 6 sec · Stewart Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
152 m · 14 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Bennett Street
151 m · 19 sec · Bennett Street
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Take the ramp left
1044 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden Center Freeway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Golden Center Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Broad Street
1025 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Broad Street
1652 ft · 39 sec · Broad Street
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Continue on West Broad Street
2260 ft · 54 sec · West Broad Street
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Turn left
10.9 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto Pleasant Valley Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Pleasant Valley Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Valley Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grass Valley and Birchville.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn left
10.9 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Grass Valley and Mostly Clear near Birchville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grass Valley to Birchville?
The road trip is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Nevada City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Grass Valley and 8.8 miles from Birchville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.7 miles (14 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 7:36 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.58 one way or $7.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Grass Valley and Mostly Clear near Birchville.
Stop Ideas Near Nevada City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Nevada City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grass Valley and Birchville. Straight-line distance: 8.73 mi (14.05 km).
#1 Grass Valley
City in Nevada County, California, United States
| Population | 12,763 |
| Coordinates | 39.2190600, -121.0610600 |
| Altitude | 735 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Birchville
Birchville is a place in California, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.3276700, -121.1444000 |
| Altitude | 538 |
| Country | United States |
End: Birchville (-121.1444, 39.32767)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 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 | $3.58 | $7.15 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $3.76 | $7.52 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $4.69 | $9.38 |
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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