How far is Nevada City, CA from Sacramento, CA?

The driving distance from Nevada City, CA to Sacramento, CA is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
60.31 mi
01h 08m
Flight
53.52 mi
86.14 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.52 mi
Kilometers
86.14 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.31 mi
Kilometers
97.06 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sacramento
Wed, Apr 22, 7:36 PM PDT
Return by in Nevada City
Wed, Apr 22, 8:44 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nevada City
2026-04-22T18:28
Arrive Sacramento
Wed, Apr 22, 7:36 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:14 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nevada City
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Auburn
CA

City in California, United States

From Nevada City
30.1 mi
00h 34m
To Sacramento
30.2 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph S
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Nevada City and Sacramento.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Nevada City and Sacramento.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    704 ft · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Merge slight left onto Golden Center Freeway

    19 mi · 25 min · Golden Center Freeway

  3. 3

    Continue on Grass Valley Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Grass Valley Highway

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Grass Valley Highway

    33 m · 3 sec · Grass Valley Highway

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Grass Valley Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Grass Valley Highway

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Grass Valley Highway

    32 m · 3 sec · Grass Valley Highway

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Grass Valley Highway

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Grass Valley Highway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West: Sacramento

    1346 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Alan S. Hart Freeway

    16.8 mi · 19 min · Alan S. Hart Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital City Freeway

    4.9 mi · 5 min · Capital City Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on North Sacramento Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · North Sacramento Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on North 12th Street

    3108 ft · 56 sec · North 12th Street

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on 12th Street

    3262 ft · 1 min · 12th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto I Street

    1200 ft · 31 sec · I Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    22 m · 2 sec · 9th Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 9th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nevada City and Sacramento.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Golden Center Freeway
19 mi · 32%
Alan S. Hart Freeway
16.8 mi · 28%
Grass Valley Highway
8.03 mi · 13%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7.06 mi · 12%
Capital City Freeway
4.92 mi · 8%
North Sacramento Freeway
2.63 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Golden Center Freeway

Merge slight left onto Golden Center Freeway

19 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
53.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
00h 34m from Nevada City
Leave By
4:14 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain leaving Nevada City and Chance Light Rain near Sacramento.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Nevada City to Sacramento?

The road trip is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from Nevada City and 30.2 miles from Sacramento.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 4:14 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.29 one way or $24.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain around Nevada City and Chance Light Rain near Sacramento.

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Auburn and the surrounding midpoint area.
Roseville Transit
Practical stop 12.6 mi away

Roseville Transit

Roseville , CA
316 Vernon St #150, Roseville, CA 95678, United States
Rating 3.1/5 8 reviews City government office,Transportation service,Department of Transportation,Handicapped transportation service,Public works department
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.7 mi away

Roseville City Clerk's Department

Roseville , CA
311 Vernon St, Roseville, CA 95678, United States
Rating 3.9/5 12 reviews City government office
Roseville Police Department
Nearby stop 12.6 mi away

Roseville Police Department

Roseville , CA
1051 Junction Blvd, Roseville, CA 95678, United States
Rating 3.8/5 37 reviews Police department
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 14.5 mi away

City of Folsom Solid Waste

Folsom , CA
1300 Leidesdorff St, Folsom, CA 95630, United States
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews City government office,Waste management service

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Auburn.

RAIL

Auburn

1 mi away
277 Nevada St. at Fulweiler St.
RAIL

Rocklin

18 mi away
Rocklin Rd. and Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Roseville station

24 mi away
201 Pacific Street
RAIL

Colfax

25 mi away
99 Railroad St. at Church St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nevada City and Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 53.52 mi (86.14 km).

Nevada City

#1 Nevada City

Town in California, County Seat of Nevada County, historic mining town

Population3,148
Coordinates39.2617300, -121.0177900
Altitude755
CountryUnited States
Sacramento

#2 Sacramento

The sixth most populous city in California and the center of the Sacramento metropolitan area.

Population512,838
Coordinates38.5815700, -121.4944000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: (-121.017752, 39.261713)
End: 9th Street (-121.49442, 38.581575)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.13 gal
8.06 L · about $12.29
Round trip
$24.58
4.26 gal · 16.12 L
Estimated CO2
18.9 kg one way
Round trip: 37.9 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $12.29 $24.58
Mid-grade $6.07 $12.92 $25.84
Premium $6.24 $13.30 $26.60
Diesel $7.57 $16.12 $32.24

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Nevada City and Sacramento. The current time is 18:28:02.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.