How far is Pittsburg, CA from Sacramento, CA?
The driving distance from Pittsburg, CA to Sacramento, CA is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.
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 Sacramento County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburg and Sacramento.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburg and Sacramento.
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Start on East 10th Street
38 m · 9 sec · East 10th Street
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Turn left onto Railroad Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Railroad Avenue
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Turn left onto CA 4 East: Stockton
3126 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
6.4 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 160: Rio Vista, Sacramento
18.2 mi · 25 min
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Turn straight onto River Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · River Road
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Turn left onto Victory Highway
714 ft · 1 min · Victory Highway
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Continue on Victory Highway
8.1 mi · 12 min · Victory Highway
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Turn right onto Walnut Grove Bridge
141 m · 55 sec · Walnut Grove Bridge
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Turn left onto River Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · River Road
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Turn right onto Twin Cities Road
4.4 mi · 8 min · Twin Cities Road
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Take the ramp left
1342 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
21 mi · 24 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward J Street, Downtown
1300 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto J Street
822 ft · 25 sec · J Street
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Turn left onto 5th Street
814 ft · 19 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto H Street
1602 ft · 40 sec · H Street
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Turn right onto 9th Street
149 m · 15 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 Pittsburg and Sacramento.
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.
Westside Freeway
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
21 mi · 00h 24m
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 Pittsburg and Sunny near Sacramento.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburg to Sacramento?
The road trip is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?
Isleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.2 miles from Pittsburg and 32.2 miles from Sacramento.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 3:52 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.10 one way or $26.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pittsburg and Sunny near Sacramento.
Stop Ideas Near Isleton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Lodi
Laguna Town Hall
Littleton Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Isleton.
Rio Vista, CA
Antioch–Pittsburg
Lodi
Elk Grove, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburg and Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 43.71 mi (70.35 km).
#1 Pittsburg
A city in Contra Costa County, California.
| Population | 72,622 |
| Coordinates | 38.0279800, -121.8846800 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| 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: 104 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $13.10 | $26.19 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $13.77 | $27.54 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $14.17 | $28.34 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $17.18 | $34.35 |
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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