How far is Roseville, CA from Folsom, CA?
The driving distance from Roseville, CA to Folsom, CA is about 11.8 miles (19 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in California, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roseville and Folsom.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roseville and Folsom.
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Start on the route
20 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
29 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Washington Boulevard
1851 ft · 46 sec · Washington Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Oak Street
57 m · 4 sec · Oak Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Oak Street
137 m · 20 sec · Oak Street
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Turn right onto Lincoln Street
88 m · 9 sec · Lincoln Street
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Continue on Sutter Avenue
735 ft · 30 sec · Sutter Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Folsom Road
2046 ft · 1 min · Folsom Road
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Turn left onto Douglas Boulevard
5.7 mi · 10 min · Douglas Boulevard
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Turn right
64 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Auburn Folsom Road
2 mi · 3 min · Auburn Folsom Road
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Continue on Folsom-Auburn Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Folsom-Auburn Road
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Turn left onto Greenback Lane
3207 ft · 2 min · Greenback Lane
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Turn left onto Sutter Street
37 m · 5 sec · Sutter Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sutter Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roseville and Folsom.
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.
Douglas Boulevard
Turn left onto Douglas Boulevard
5.71 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Roseville and Sunny near Folsom.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roseville to Folsom?
The road trip is about 11.8 miles (19 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Granite Bay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.9 miles from Roseville and 5.9 miles from Folsom.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.63 one way or $5.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Roseville and Sunny near Folsom.
Stop Ideas Near Granite Bay
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Citrus Heights City Hall
City of Folsom Solid Waste
Sunrise Recreation and Park District
City of Rocklin Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Granite Bay.
Rocklin
Roseville station
Auburn
Placerville, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roseville and Folsom. Straight-line distance: 7.92 mi (12.74 km).
#1 Roseville
The fifth most populous city in Sacramento County, California.
| Population | 144,725 |
| Coordinates | 38.7521200, -121.2880100 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Folsom
A city in Sacramento County, California.
| Population | 82,726 |
| Coordinates | 38.6779600, -121.1760600 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| Country | United States |
End: Folsom (-121.17606, 38.67796)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $6.26 | $2.63 | $5.26 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $2.73 | $5.46 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $3.53 | $7.07 |
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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