How far is North Edwards, CA from Sacramento, CA?
The driving distance from North Edwards, CA to Sacramento, CA is about 367.9 miles (592.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 318.8 miles (513.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 01m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Fresno County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Edwards and Sacramento.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Edwards and Sacramento.
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Start on Bellaire Avenue
901 ft · 45 sec · Bellaire Avenue
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Turn left onto Clay Mine Road
1 km · 2 min · Clay Mine Road
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Take the ramp right
1897 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mojave-Barstow Highway
14.7 mi · 17 min · Mojave-Barstow Highway
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Continue on Barstow–Bakersfield Highway
8.2 mi · 9 min · Barstow–Bakersfield Highway
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Continue on Bakersfield–Tehachapi Highway
1.2 km · 51 sec · Bakersfield–Tehachapi Highway
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Continue on Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
52.4 mi · 1 hr · Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 204: Union Avenue
1161 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto East Brundage Lane
136 m · 22 sec · East Brundage Lane
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Turn right onto Union Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Union Avenue
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Continue on Golden State Avenue
3.4 mi · 4 min · Golden State Avenue
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Golden State Freeway
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Continue on Golden State Highway
111.4 mi · 2 hr · Golden State Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Avenue 7
2522 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
21.4 mi · 24 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99
84.6 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Northbound California State Route 99
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Continue on Golden State Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Golden State Highway
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Continue on Old U.S. Route 99E
1.3 mi · 1 min · Old U.S. Route 99E
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Keep slight left
44.7 mi · 52 min
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Continue on Capital City Freeway
2593 ft · 32 sec · Capital City Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward N Street
1261 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto 30th Street
858 ft · 24 sec · 30th Street
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Turn left onto L Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · L Street
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Turn right onto 16th Street
1265 ft · 33 sec · 16th Street
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Turn left onto I Street
2891 ft · 1 min · I Street
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Turn left onto 9th Street
22 m · 2 sec · 9th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 9th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Edwards and Sacramento.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Golden State Highway
Continue on Golden State Highway
111 mi · 02h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving North Edwards and Partly Sunny near Sacramento.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Edwards to Sacramento?
The road trip is about 367.9 miles (592.1 km) and usually takes 06h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fowler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 178 miles from North Edwards and 189.9 miles from Sacramento.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 318.8 miles (513.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.1 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $74.88 one way or $149.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Edwards and Partly Sunny near Sacramento.
Stop Ideas Near Fowler
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 Fowler.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Edwards and Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 318.86 mi (513.15 km).
#1 North Edwards
Census-designated place in Kern County, California
| Population | 1,058 |
| Coordinates | 35.0166400, -117.8328400 |
| Altitude | 699 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sacramento
The sixth most populous city in California and the center of the Sacramento metropolitan area.
| Population | 512,838 |
| Coordinates | 38.5815700, -121.4944000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: 9th Street (-121.49442, 38.581575)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 592 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 35m |
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 | $74.88 | $149.76 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $78.74 | $157.47 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $81.03 | $162.07 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $98.22 | $196.44 |
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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