How far is Lake of the Pines, CA from Sebastopol, CA?
The driving distance from Lake of the Pines, CA to Sebastopol, CA is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Nevada County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake of the Pines and Sebastopol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake of the Pines and Sebastopol.
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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 · 24 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
16.8 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Broad Street
1025 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Broad Street
1652 ft · 39 sec · Broad Street
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Continue on West Broad Street
2260 ft · 54 sec · West Broad Street
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Turn left
10.9 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto Pleasant Valley Road
1077 ft · 32 sec · Pleasant Valley Road
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Turn right onto Sweetland Road
1.1 mi · 4 min · Sweetland Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Sweetland Road
1865 ft · 1 min · Sweetland Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sweetland Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake of the Pines and Sebastopol.
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
Turn right
16.8 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Lake of the Pines and Sunny near Sebastopol.
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 Sebastopol?
The road trip is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Grass Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from Lake of the Pines and 16.8 miles from Sebastopol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 4:52 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.75 one way or $13.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lake of the Pines and Sunny near Sebastopol.
Stop Ideas Near Grass Valley
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 Grass Valley.
Grass Valley, California
Colfax
Auburn
Marysville, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake of the Pines and Sebastopol. Straight-line distance: 22.59 mi (36.35 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 Sebastopol
City in Sonoma County, California, United States of America
| Population | 7,593 |
| Coordinates | 39.3626700, -121.1210700 |
| Altitude | 583 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sweetland Road (-121.121288, 39.362682)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $6.75 | $13.50 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $7.10 | $14.19 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $7.30 | $14.61 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $8.85 | $17.71 |
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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