How far is Kentfield, CA from Sacramento, CA?

The driving distance from Kentfield, CA to Sacramento, CA is about 88.4 miles (142.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
88.38 mi
01h 42m
Flight
72.22 mi
116.22 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.22 mi
Kilometers
116.22 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.38 mi
Kilometers
142.23 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sacramento
Wed, Apr 22, 7:05 PM PDT
Return by in Kentfield
Wed, Apr 22, 8:47 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kentfield
2026-04-22T17:22
Arrive Sacramento
Wed, Apr 22, 7:05 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:06 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kentfield
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Fairfield
CA

Town in Connecticut, United States of America

From Kentfield
42.4 mi
00h 51m
To Sacramento
46 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kentfield and Sacramento.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kentfield and Sacramento.

  1. 1

    Start on Goodhill Road

    2004 ft · 2 min · Goodhill Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Woodland Road

    150 m · 21 sec · Woodland Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto College Avenue

    1931 ft · 49 sec · College Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Sir Francis Drake Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Sir Francis Drake Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Sir Francis Drake Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 580 East

    1740 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto John T. Knox Freeway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · John T. Knox Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Richmond Parkway, Point Richmond

    1061 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Frontage Road

    1574 ft · 28 sec · Frontage Road

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Castro Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Castro Street

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Richmond Parkway

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Richmond Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Sacramento

    1346 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Eastshore Freeway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Eastshore Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Linus F. Claeys Freeway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Linus F. Claeys Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    1718 ft · 27 sec · Eastshore Freeway

  16. 16

    Continue on Carquinez Bridge

    1.6 km · 1 min · Carquinez Bridge

  17. 17

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    14.5 mi · 17 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    27.3 mi · 31 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Yolo Causeway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Yolo Causeway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital City Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Capital City Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North, I 5 South: Redding, Los Angeles

    1053 ft · 14 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Redding

    1052 ft · 30 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Redding

    1112 ft · 15 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    1 km · 44 sec · Westside Freeway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward J Street, Downtown

    1300 ft · 34 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto J Street

    822 ft · 25 sec · J Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    814 ft · 19 sec · 5th Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto H Street

    1602 ft · 40 sec · H Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto 9th Street

    149 m · 15 sec · 9th Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 9th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kentfield and Sacramento.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
31 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
50.2 mi · 57%
Richmond Parkway
5.41 mi · 6%
John T. Knox Freeway
5.27 mi · 6%
Yolo Causeway
3.68 mi · 4%
Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
3.46 mi · 4%
Linus F. Claeys Freeway
3.45 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

27.3 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
72.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairfield
00h 51m from Kentfield
Leave By
3:06 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Kentfield and Chance Light Rain near Sacramento.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kentfield to Sacramento?

The road trip is about 88.4 miles (142.2 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.4 miles from Kentfield and 46 miles from Sacramento.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:06 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.00 one way or $36.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Kentfield and Chance Light Rain near Sacramento.

Stop Ideas Near Fairfield

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fairfield, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fairfield.

RAIL

Suisun–Fairfield station

1 mi away
177 Main Street
BUS

Marine World (Seasonal), Vallejo, California

21 mi away
Highway 37 and Fairgrounds Drive
BUS

Vallejo, California

23 mi away
4355 Sonoma Blvd.
RAIL

Martinez station

27 mi away
601 Marina Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kentfield and Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 72.22 mi (116.22 km).

Kentfield

#1 Kentfield

Census-designated place in Marin County, California

Population6,485
Coordinates37.9521500, -122.5572000
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Sacramento

#2 Sacramento

The sixth most populous city in California and the center of the Sacramento metropolitan area.

Population512,838
Coordinates38.5815700, -121.4944000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Goodhill Road (-122.557201, 37.952225)
End: 9th Street (-121.49442, 38.581575)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.12 gal
11.81 L · about $18.00
Round trip
$36.00
6.24 gal · 23.62 L
Estimated CO2
27.7 kg one way
Round trip: 55.5 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $18.00 $36.00
Mid-grade $6.07 $18.93 $37.85
Premium $6.24 $19.48 $38.96
Diesel $7.57 $23.61 $47.22

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Kentfield and Sacramento. The current time is 17:22:51.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.