How far is Grass Valley, CA from Lake of the Pines, CA?
The driving distance from Grass Valley, CA to Lake of the Pines, CA is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (20 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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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City in California, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grass Valley and Lake of the Pines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grass Valley and Lake of the Pines.
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Start on Stewart Street
36 m · 11 sec · Stewart Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
104 m · 13 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Auburn Street
1093 ft · 26 sec · South Auburn Street
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Take the ramp right
1105 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden Center Freeway
12.6 mi · 17 min · Golden Center Freeway
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Turn left onto Combie Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Combie Road
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Continue on Magnolia Road
135 m · 15 sec · Magnolia Road
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Turn right onto Lakeshore
29 m · 4 sec · Lakeshore
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Keep slight left to continue on Lakeshore
84 m · 20 sec · Lakeshore
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Turn left onto Torrey Pines Drive
1.4 km · 3 min · Torrey Pines Drive
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Turn right onto Hazel Way
590 ft · 33 sec · Hazel Way
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Turn left onto Lakeshore North
3091 ft · 2 min · Lakeshore North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lakeshore North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grass Valley and Lake of the Pines.
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.
Golden Center Freeway
Merge slight left onto Golden Center Freeway
12.6 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Grass Valley and Showers And Thunderstorms then Rain near Lake of the Pines.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grass Valley to Lake of the Pines?
The road trip is about 15.7 miles (25.3 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?
Colfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.9 miles from Grass Valley and 7.8 miles from Lake of the Pines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.4 miles (20 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:38 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.17 one way or $6.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Grass Valley and Showers And Thunderstorms then Rain near Lake of the Pines.
Stop Ideas Near Colfax
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 Colfax.
Colfax
Grass Valley, California
Auburn
Rocklin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grass Valley and Lake of the Pines. Straight-line distance: 12.4 mi (19.96 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 Lake of the Pines
Census-designated place in Nevada County, California
| Population | 3,917 |
| Coordinates | 39.0396200, -121.0566100 |
| Altitude | 462 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake of the Pines (-121.05661, 39.03962)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $3.17 | $6.35 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $3.34 | $6.67 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $3.43 | $6.87 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $4.16 | $8.32 |
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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