How far is Hollister, CA from Sacramento, CA?
The driving distance from Hollister, CA to Sacramento, CA is about 155 miles (249.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.6 miles (192.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.
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 Stanislaus County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hollister and Sacramento.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hollister and Sacramento.
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Start on the route
9 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto 4th Street
49 m · 9 sec · 4th Street
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Turn right onto San Benito Street
1509 ft · 50 sec · San Benito Street
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Continue on San Felipe Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · San Felipe Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward San Felipe Road
44 m · 3 sec · San Felipe Road
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Exit the roundabout onto San Felipe Road
1.2 km · 1 min · San Felipe Road
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Turn right
30.7 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 33 North: Santa Nella, Gustine
1402 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Santa Nella Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Santa Nella Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 5 North
1156 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
38.5 mi · 41 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 Hollister and Sacramento.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Westside Freeway
Keep left to continue on Westside Freeway
47.5 mi · 00h 53m
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 Hollister and Clear near Sacramento.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hollister to Sacramento?
The road trip is about 155 miles (249.5 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?
Patterson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.6 miles from Hollister and 79.4 miles from Sacramento.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.6 miles (192.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.4 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 1:20 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.56 one way or $63.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hollister and Clear near Sacramento.
Stop Ideas Near Patterson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hollister and Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 119.58 mi (192.44 km).
#1 Hollister
A city in San Benito County, California.
| Population | 41,805 |
| Coordinates | 36.8524500, -121.4016000 |
| Altitude | 88 |
| 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: 249 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $31.56 | $63.11 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $33.18 | $66.36 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $34.15 | $68.30 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $41.39 | $82.78 |
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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