How far is Nevada City, CA from Peardale, CA?
The driving distance from Nevada City, CA to Peardale, CA is about 6.3 miles (10.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5 miles (8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 20m 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
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nevada City and Peardale.
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Start on the route
704 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden Center Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Golden Center Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Brunswick Road
1557 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto Brunswick Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Brunswick Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Colfax Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Colfax Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Colfax Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nevada City and Peardale.
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.
Brunswick Road
Turn left onto Brunswick Road
3.28 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Nevada City and Mostly Sunny near Peardale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nevada City to Peardale?
The road trip is about 6.3 miles (10.2 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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 3.2 miles from Nevada City and 3.2 miles from Peardale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5 miles (8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.27 one way or $2.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Nevada City and Mostly Sunny near Peardale.
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 Nevada City and Peardale. Straight-line distance: 4.98 mi (8.01 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 Peardale
Peardale is a place in California, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.1910100, -120.9999500 |
| Altitude | 826 |
| Country | United States |
End: Peardale (-120.99995, 39.19101)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.77 | $1.27 | $2.54 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $1.33 | $2.67 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $1.37 | $2.75 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $1.66 | $3.33 |
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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