How far is Penn Valley, CA from Sacramento, CA?
The driving distance from Penn Valley, CA to Sacramento, CA is about 63.4 miles (102.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Penn Valley and Sacramento.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Penn Valley and Sacramento.
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Start on Willow Lane
121 m · 23 sec · Willow Lane
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Turn left onto Lasso Loop
817 ft · 39 sec · Lasso Loop
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Turn right onto Horton Street
1647 ft · 1 min · Horton Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Penn Valley Drive
1.3 km · 1 min · Penn Valley Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Penn Valley Drive
2973 ft · 60 sec · Penn Valley Drive
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Turn right onto Eric Rood Memorial Expressway
5.6 mi · 7 min · Eric Rood Memorial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right
1166 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden Center Freeway
14.3 mi · 19 min · Golden Center Freeway
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Continue on Grass Valley Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Grass Valley Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Grass Valley Highway
33 m · 3 sec · Grass Valley Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Grass Valley Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Grass Valley Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Grass Valley Highway
32 m · 3 sec · Grass Valley Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Grass Valley Highway
5.6 mi · 9 min · Grass Valley Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West: Sacramento
1346 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Alan S. Hart Freeway
16.8 mi · 19 min · Alan S. Hart Freeway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital City Freeway
4.9 mi · 5 min · Capital City Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Sacramento Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · North Sacramento Freeway
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Continue on North 12th Street
3108 ft · 56 sec · North 12th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on 12th Street
3262 ft · 1 min · 12th Street
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Turn right onto I Street
1200 ft · 31 sec · 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 Penn Valley and Sacramento.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Alan S. Hart Freeway
Merge slight left onto Alan S. Hart Freeway
16.8 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Penn Valley and Sunny near Sacramento.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Penn Valley to Sacramento?
The road trip is about 63.4 miles (102.1 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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 31.6 miles from Penn Valley and 31.9 miles from Sacramento.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 4:04 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.92 one way or $25.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Penn Valley and Sunny near Sacramento.
Stop Ideas Near Auburn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Roseville Transit
Roseville City Clerk's Department
Roseville Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Auburn.
Auburn
Rocklin
Roseville station
Colfax
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Penn Valley and Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 45.48 mi (73.19 km).
#1 Penn Valley
Census-designated place in Nevada County, California
| Population | 1,621 |
| Coordinates | 39.1960000, -121.1910700 |
| Altitude | 427 |
| 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: 102 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $12.92 | $25.85 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $13.59 | $27.18 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $13.98 | $27.97 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $16.95 | $33.90 |
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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