How far is Howard Landing, CA from Sacramento, CA?
The driving distance from Howard Landing, CA to Sacramento, CA is about 34.2 miles (55 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city located in Orange County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Howard Landing and Sacramento.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Howard Landing and Sacramento.
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Start on the route
794 ft · 58 sec
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Turn right
2.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Victory Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Victory Highway
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Turn right onto Walnut Grove Bridge
141 m · 55 sec · Walnut Grove Bridge
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Turn left onto River Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · River Road
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Turn right onto Twin Cities Road
4.4 mi · 8 min · Twin Cities Road
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Take the ramp left
1342 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
21 mi · 24 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 Howard Landing and Sacramento.
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.
Westside Freeway
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
21 mi · 00h 24m
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 Howard Landing and Partly Sunny near Sacramento.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Howard Landing to Sacramento?
The road trip is about 34.2 miles (55 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Laguna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Howard Landing and 17.1 miles from Sacramento.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25 miles (40.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 7:00 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.98 one way or $13.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Howard Landing and Partly Sunny near Sacramento.
Stop Ideas Near Laguna
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 Laguna.
Elk Grove, California
Sacramento (State Capitol), California
Sacramento Valley Station
Davis station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Howard Landing and Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 25.05 mi (40.31 km).
#1 Howard Landing
Howard Landing is a place in California, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.2288000, -121.6010700 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $6.98 | $13.96 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $7.34 | $14.68 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $7.55 | $15.11 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $9.16 | $18.31 |
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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