How far is Mariposa, CA from Sonora, CA?
The driving distance from Mariposa, CA to Sonora, CA is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Tuolumne County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Haze then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mariposa and Sonora.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mariposa and Sonora.
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Start on the route
41 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto 6th Street
65 m · 15 sec · 6th Street
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Turn left onto Central Yosemite Highway
1.1 km · 2 min · Central Yosemite Highway
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Turn left onto Golden Chain Highway
36.5 mi · 54 min · Golden Chain Highway
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Turn left
8.4 mi · 10 min
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Continue on Montezuma Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Montezuma Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
2865 ft · 45 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
36 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
4.3 mi · 7 min
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Turn sharp left
61 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Stockton Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Stockton Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Washington Street
150 m · 10 sec · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto Linoberg Street
49 m · 10 sec · Linoberg Street
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Turn right onto South Stewart Street
30 m · 3 sec · South Stewart Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Stewart Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mariposa and Sonora.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Golden Chain Highway
Turn left onto Golden Chain Highway
36.5 mi · 00h 54m
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 Mariposa and Haze then Sunny near Sonora.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mariposa to Sonora?
The road trip is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
Tuolumne City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from Mariposa and 27.8 miles from Sonora.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:44 PM PST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.32 one way or $22.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mariposa and Haze then Sunny near Sonora.
Stop Ideas Near Tuolumne 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 Tuolumne City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mariposa and Sonora. Straight-line distance: 41.3 mi (66.47 km).
#1 Mariposa
Census-designated place in and the county seat of Mariposa County, California
| Population | 1,373 |
| Coordinates | 37.4849400, -119.9662800 |
| Altitude | 594 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sonora
City in California
| Population | 4,833 |
| Coordinates | 37.9840900, -120.3821400 |
| Altitude | 544 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sonora (-120.38214, 37.98409)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $5.74 | $11.32 | $22.63 |
| Mid-grade | $5.97 | $11.76 | $23.51 |
| Premium | $6.17 | $12.15 | $24.31 |
| Diesel | $8.15 | $16.05 | $32.09 |
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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