How far is Hamilton City, CA from Sacramento, CA?
The driving distance from Hamilton City, CA to Sacramento, CA is about 100.5 miles (161.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Sutter County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hamilton City and Sacramento.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton City and Sacramento.
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Start on West 4th Street
30 m · 6 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
1131 ft · 54 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto 6th Street
7.3 mi · 11 min · 6th Street
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Turn left onto West East Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · West East Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1116 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
12.4 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Oroville, Marysville
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight right
19.1 mi · 22 min
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Continue straight
11.1 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto 5th Street
1272 ft · 31 sec · 5th Street
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Turn left onto E Street
4.2 mi · 5 min · E Street
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Keep slight right
17.5 mi · 20 min
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Merge slight left onto Bernie Richter Memorial Highway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Bernie Richter Memorial Highway
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Continue on Golden State Highway
7.7 mi · 9 min · Golden State Highway
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
5.5 mi · 6 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, J Street
1704 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on 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 Hamilton City and Sacramento.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Oroville
Merge slight right
19.1 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Hamilton City and Sunny near Sacramento.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hamilton City to Sacramento?
The road trip is about 100.5 miles (161.8 km) and usually takes 01h 49m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Live Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.2 miles from Hamilton City and 50.3 miles from Sacramento.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:52 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.48 one way or $40.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hamilton City and Sunny near Sacramento.
Stop Ideas Near Live Oak
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 Live Oak.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton City and Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 84.91 mi (136.65 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 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: 162 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $20.48 | $40.96 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $21.53 | $43.07 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $22.16 | $44.33 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $26.86 | $53.73 |
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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