How far is Huntington Beach, CA from Sacramento, CA?
The driving distance from Huntington Beach, CA to Sacramento, CA is about 423.6 miles (681.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 391.9 miles (630.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 46m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Census-designated place in Kings County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Huntington Beach and Sacramento.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntington Beach and Sacramento.
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Start on the route
18 m · 5 sec
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Turn left
44 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Orange Avenue
143 m · 21 sec · Orange Avenue
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Turn left onto 6th Street
1242 ft · 50 sec · 6th Street
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Turn right onto Pacific Coast Highway
7.9 mi · 12 min · Pacific Coast Highway
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Turn right onto Seal Beach Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5 min · Seal Beach Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward I 405 North, CA 22 West: Long Beach, San Diego Freeway
813 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · San Diego Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 605 North
3231 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway
10.2 mi · 12 min · San Gabriel River Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North, I 5 South: Los Angeles, Santa Ana
1385 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North, I 5 South: Los Angeles, Santa Ana
1794 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Santa Ana Freeway, Los Angeles
2020 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Golden State Freeway
25.5 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
36.1 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 25 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 Huntington Beach 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.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Huntington Beach and Sunny near Sacramento.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Huntington Beach to Sacramento?
The road trip is about 423.6 miles (681.7 km) and usually takes 06h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kettleman City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 210.3 miles from Huntington Beach and 213.3 miles from Sacramento.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 391.9 miles (630.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $86.25 one way or $172.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 132.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Huntington Beach and Sunny near Sacramento.
Stop Ideas Near Kettleman City
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 Kettleman City.
Kettleman City, California
Lemoore, California
Corcoran station
Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Huntington Beach and Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 391.92 mi (630.74 km).
#1 Huntington Beach
The most populous city in Orange County, California.
| Population | 198,246 |
| Coordinates | 33.6603000, -117.9992300 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| 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: 682 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 17m |
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 | $86.25 | $172.49 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $90.69 | $181.37 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $93.33 | $186.67 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $113.13 | $226.25 |
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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