How far is Hamilton City, CA from Capay, CA?
The driving distance from Hamilton City, CA to Capay, CA is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Glenn County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hamilton City and Capay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton City and Capay.
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Start on West 4th Street
1280 ft · 1 min · West 4th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Canal Street
1149 ft · 21 sec · Canal Street
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Continue on Canal Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Canal Road
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Turn left onto County Road 9
2.9 mi · 7 min · County Road 9
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · 4th Avenue
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Turn right onto Cutting Avenue
68 m · 10 sec · Cutting Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cutting Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamilton City and Capay.
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.
County Road 9
Turn left onto County Road 9
2.9 mi · 00h 07m
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 Hamilton City and Sunny near Capay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hamilton City to Capay?
The road trip is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Orland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.5 miles from Hamilton City and 3.5 miles from Capay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:54 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.44 one way or $2.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hamilton City and Sunny near Capay.
Stop Ideas Near Orland
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 Orland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton City and Capay. Straight-line distance: 5.29 mi (8.52 km).
#1 Hamilton City
A census-designated place in Yolo County, California.
| Population | 169,300 |
| Coordinates | 39.7426600, -122.0135900 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Capay
Capay is a place in California, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.7965500, -122.0844300 |
| Altitude | 57 |
| Country | United States |
End: Capay (-122.08443, 39.79655)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.77 | $1.44 | $2.88 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $1.52 | $3.03 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $1.56 | $3.12 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $1.89 | $3.78 |
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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