How far is North Richmond, CA from Sacramento, CA?

The driving distance from North Richmond, CA to Sacramento, CA is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64 miles (103 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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
73.25 mi
01h 24m
Flight
63.99 mi
102.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.99 mi
Kilometers
102.98 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.25 mi
Kilometers
117.88 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sacramento
Thu, Oct 15, 3:49 PM PDT
Return by in North Richmond
Thu, Oct 15, 5:13 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Richmond
2026-10-15T14:24
Arrive Sacramento
Thu, Oct 15, 3:49 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Richmond
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
Vacaville
CA

The most populous city in Solano County, California.

From North Richmond
35.9 mi
00h 42m
To Sacramento
37.4 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 9:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NNE
Destination
87°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Richmond and Sacramento.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Richmond and Sacramento.

  1. 1

    Start on Market Avenue

    46 m · 12 sec · Market Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Fred Jackson Way

    1.1 km · 2 min · Fred Jackson Way

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Parr Boulevard

    142 m · 16 sec · Parr Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Goodrick Avenue

    2027 ft · 2 min · Goodrick Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Richmond Parkway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Richmond Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Sacramento

    1346 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Eastshore Freeway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Eastshore Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Linus F. Claeys Freeway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Linus F. Claeys Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    1718 ft · 27 sec · Eastshore Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Carquinez Bridge

    1.6 km · 1 min · Carquinez Bridge

  11. 11

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    14.5 mi · 17 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    27.3 mi · 31 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Yolo Causeway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Yolo Causeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North, I 5 South: Redding, Los Angeles

    1053 ft · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Redding

    1052 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Redding

    1112 ft · 15 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    1 km · 44 sec · Westside Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward J Street, Downtown

    1300 ft · 34 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto J Street

    822 ft · 25 sec · J Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    814 ft · 19 sec · 5th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto H Street

    1602 ft · 40 sec · H Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 9th Street

    149 m · 15 sec · 9th Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 9th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Richmond 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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
50.2 mi · 68%
Yolo Causeway
6.97 mi · 10%
Linus F. Claeys Freeway
3.45 mi · 5%
Richmond Parkway
3.39 mi · 5%
Eastshore Freeway
3.2 mi · 4%
Carquinez Bridge
0.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

27.3 mi · 00h 31m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
64 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vacaville
00h 42m from North Richmond
Leave By
3:42 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving North Richmond and Sunny near Sacramento.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Richmond to Sacramento?

The road trip is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Vacaville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.9 miles from North Richmond and 37.4 miles from Sacramento.

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

The direct path is about 64 miles (103 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:42 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.15 one way or $32.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Richmond and Sunny near Sacramento.

Stop Ideas Near Vacaville

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 Vacaville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Hall Park Off Leash Dog Park
Scenic stop 13.3 mi away

Hall Park Off Leash Dog Park

Dixon , CA
Dixon, CA 95620, United States
Rating 4.3/5 18 reviews City park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 1.8 mi away

Vacaville Sewer Department

Vacaville , CA
650 Merchant St, Vacaville, CA 95688, United States
Rating 1.3/5 12 reviews City government office,Public works department
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 2.3 mi away

Vacaville

Vacaville
Vacaville, CA 95688, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City or town hall
Dixon City Hall
Scenic stop 13.4 mi away

Dixon City Hall

Dixon , CA
600 E A St, Dixon, CA 95620, United States
Rating 1.8/5 5 reviews City government office,Park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Suisun–Fairfield station

13 mi away
177 Main Street
RAIL

Davis station

30 mi away
840 Second Street
BUS

Marine World (Seasonal), Vallejo, California

32 mi away
Highway 37 and Fairgrounds Drive
BUS

Rio Vista, CA

34 mi away
28 South Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Richmond and Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 63.99 mi (102.98 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 North Richmond

Situated in western Contra Costa County at an elevation of roughly 16 feet, this unincorporated area lies adjacent to the northern border of the city of Richmond in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Population0
Coordinates37.9588100, -122.3674700
Altitude5
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: Market Avenue (-122.367471, 37.958698)
End: 9th Street (-121.49442, 38.581575)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.58 gal
9.78 L · about $16.15
Round trip
$32.31
5.16 gal · 19.56 L
Estimated CO2
22.9 kg one way
Round trip: 45.9 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $16.15 $32.31
Mid-grade $6.50 $16.77 $33.53
Premium $6.69 $17.26 $34.52
Diesel $8.41 $21.71 $43.41

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between North Richmond and Sacramento. The current time is 14:24:57.

Distance to Other Cities

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