How far is La Habra, CA from Sacramento, CA?
The driving distance from La Habra, CA to Sacramento, CA is about 409.4 miles (658.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 377.1 miles (606.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 09m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 34m.
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.
City in Kings County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Habra and Sacramento.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Habra and Sacramento.
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Start on North Euclid Street
12 m · 5 sec · North Euclid Street
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Turn right onto West La Habra Boulevard
1.8 mi · 4 min · West La Habra Boulevard
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Continue on Leffingwell Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Leffingwell Road
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Turn right onto Telegraph Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Telegraph Road
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Turn left onto Florence Avenue
2.9 mi · 6 min · Florence Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 5 North: Los Angeles
2428 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
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 La Habra 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving La Habra and Mostly Sunny near Sacramento.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Habra to Sacramento?
The road trip is about 409.4 miles (658.8 km) and usually takes 06h 34m 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?
Avenal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 202.9 miles from La Habra and 206.5 miles from Sacramento.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 377.1 miles (606.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 $83.30 one way or $166.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 128.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around La Habra and Mostly Sunny near Sacramento.
Stop Ideas Near Avenal
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 Avenal.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Habra and Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 377.13 mi (606.93 km).
#1 La Habra
The most populous city in Orange County, California.
| Population | 62,285 |
| Coordinates | 33.9319600, -117.9461700 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| 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: 659 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 06m |
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 | $83.30 | $166.61 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $87.59 | $175.19 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $90.15 | $180.30 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $109.27 | $218.53 |
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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