How far is Lake of the Pines, CA from Grass Valley, CA?
The driving distance from Lake of the Pines, CA to Grass Valley, CA is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (20 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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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City in California, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake of the Pines and Grass Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake of the Pines and Grass Valley.
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Start on Lakeshore North
3091 ft · 2 min · Lakeshore North
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Turn right onto Hazel Way
590 ft · 29 sec · Hazel Way
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Turn left onto Torrey Pines Drive
1.4 km · 3 min · Torrey Pines Drive
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Turn right onto Lakeshore
117 m · 22 sec · Lakeshore
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Magnolia Road
147 m · 14 sec · Magnolia Road
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Continue on Combie Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Combie Road
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Turn right
12.6 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 174
993 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 174
51 m · 3 sec
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Turn left onto South Auburn Street
1297 ft · 31 sec · South Auburn Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
104 m · 10 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Stewart Street
36 m · 5 sec · Stewart Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Stewart Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake of the Pines and Grass Valley.
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.
Longest stretch
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12.6 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lake of the Pines and Showers And Thunderstorms near Grass Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake of the Pines to Grass Valley?
The road trip is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Colfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.9 miles from Lake of the Pines and 8 miles from Grass Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.4 miles (20 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.23 one way or $6.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lake of the Pines and Showers And Thunderstorms near Grass Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Colfax
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Colfax.
Colfax
Grass Valley, California
Auburn
Rocklin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake of the Pines and Grass Valley. Straight-line distance: 12.4 mi (19.96 km).
#1 Lake of the Pines
Census-designated place in Nevada County, California
| Population | 3,917 |
| Coordinates | 39.0396200, -121.0566100 |
| Altitude | 462 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grass Valley
City in Nevada County, California, United States
| Population | 12,763 |
| Coordinates | 39.2190600, -121.0610600 |
| Altitude | 735 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stewart Street (-121.060877, 39.219076)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $3.40 | $6.79 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $3.50 | $6.99 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $4.24 | $8.48 |
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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