How far is Green Valley, CA from Sacramento, CA?
The driving distance from Green Valley, CA to Sacramento, CA is about 355.4 miles (572 km), with a travel time of about 05h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 322.6 miles (519.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 49m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Fresno County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Green Valley and Sacramento.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Green Valley and Sacramento.
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Start on Spunky Canyon Road
41 m · 5 sec · Spunky Canyon Road
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Turn right onto San Francisquito Canyon Road
3 mi · 6 min · San Francisquito Canyon Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Elizabeth Lake Road
5.4 mi · 10 min · Elizabeth Lake Road
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Continue on Pine Canyon Road
9.6 mi · 17 min · Pine Canyon Road
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Continue on Pine Canyon Road
8 mi · 14 min · Pine Canyon Road
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Continue on Old Ridge Route
2.2 mi · 4 min · Old Ridge Route
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lancaster Road
3.2 mi · 4 min · Lancaster Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Sacramento
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway
21.1 mi · 24 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
225.6 mi · 4 hr 2 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
25.5 mi · 28 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep left to continue on Westside Freeway
47.5 mi · 53 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward J Street, Downtown
1300 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto J Street
822 ft · 25 sec · J Street
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Turn left onto 5th Street
814 ft · 19 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto H Street
1602 ft · 40 sec · H Street
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Turn right onto 9th Street
149 m · 15 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 Green Valley and Sacramento.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Westside Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
226 mi · 04h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Green Valley and Sunny near Sacramento.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Green Valley to Sacramento?
The road trip is about 355.4 miles (572 km) and usually takes 05h 49m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Coalinga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 176.7 miles from Green Valley and 178.7 miles from Sacramento.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 322.6 miles (519.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:20 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $78.51 one way or $157.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Green Valley and Sunny near Sacramento.
Stop Ideas Near Coalinga
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 Coalinga.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Green Valley and Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 322.52 mi (519.05 km).
#1 Green Valley
Situated at an elevation of 2,936 feet in the Sierra Pelona Mountains of northwestern Los Angeles County, this unincorporated community is located along San Francisquito Canyon Road.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.6216500, -118.4139700 |
| Altitude | 895 |
| 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: 572 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 26m |
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 | $6.26 | $78.51 | $157.03 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $81.50 | $162.99 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $83.88 | $167.76 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $105.50 | $211.00 |
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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