How far is Nevada City, CA from Birch Meadow Acres, CA?
The driving distance from Nevada City, CA to Birch Meadow Acres, CA is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Nevada County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nevada City and Birch Meadow Acres.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nevada City and Birch Meadow Acres.
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Start on the route
704 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden Center Freeway
6 mi · 8 min · Golden Center Freeway
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Turn left
27 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight left
42 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto La Barr Meadows Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · La Barr Meadows Road
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Continue on Dog Bar Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Dog Bar Road
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Turn left onto Wheeler Cross Road
22 m · 3 sec · Wheeler Cross Road
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Continue on Wheeler Cross Road
705 ft · 31 sec · Wheeler Cross Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Wheeler Cross Road
958 ft · 42 sec · Wheeler Cross Road
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Turn right onto Rattlesnake Road
1 km · 2 min · Rattlesnake Road
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Turn left onto Casa Loma Drive
18 m · 3 sec · Casa Loma Drive
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Turn right onto Rambling Road
945 ft · 42 sec · Rambling Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rambling Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nevada City and Birch Meadow Acres.
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.
Golden Center Freeway
Merge slight left onto Golden Center Freeway
5.95 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Chance Rain leaving Nevada City and Chance Light Rain near Birch Meadow Acres.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nevada City to Birch Meadow Acres?
The road trip is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
Grass Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from Nevada City and 4.8 miles from Birch Meadow Acres.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.96 one way or $3.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain around Nevada City and Chance Light Rain near Birch Meadow Acres.
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
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nevada City and Birch Meadow Acres. Straight-line distance: 7.41 mi (11.93 km).
#1 Nevada City
Town in California, County Seat of Nevada County, historic mining town
| Population | 3,148 |
| Coordinates | 39.2617300, -121.0177900 |
| Altitude | 755 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Birch Meadow Acres
Birch Meadow Acres is a place in California, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.1546200, -121.0255000 |
| Altitude | 691 |
| Country | United States |
End: Birch Meadow Acres (-121.0255, 39.15462)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $2.06 | $4.12 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $2.12 | $4.25 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $2.57 | $5.15 |
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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