How far is Sacramento, CA from Altadena, CA?
The driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Altadena, CA is about 384.6 miles (618.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 356.4 miles (573.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 11m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 05m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sacramento and Altadena.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sacramento and Altadena.
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Start on 9th Street
2904 ft · 2 min · 9th Street
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Turn right onto P Street
2746 ft · 1 min · P Street
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Take the ramp straight toward US 50, I 5 South: South Lake Tahoe, San Francisco, Los Angeles
1146 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 South: Los Angeles
2877 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
59.4 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
1.2 km · 49 sec · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
236.6 mi · 4 hr 14 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right
58.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
2 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 210 East: Pasadena
1347 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on Foothill Freeway
22.3 mi · 26 min · Foothill Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Arroyo Boulevard, Windsor Avenue
1203 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Arroyo Boulevard
130 m · 18 sec · Arroyo Boulevard
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Continue on Windsor Avenue
159 m · 14 sec · Windsor Avenue
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Turn right onto West Woodbury Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Woodbury Road
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Turn left onto North Marengo Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · North Marengo Avenue
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Turn right onto East Altadena Drive
3197 ft · 1 min · East Altadena Drive
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Turn right onto North Lake Avenue
47 m · 4 sec · North Lake Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Lake Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sacramento and Altadena.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Westside Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
237 mi · 04h 14m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Sacramento and Sunny near Altadena.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sacramento to Altadena?
The road trip is about 384.6 miles (618.9 km) and usually takes 07h 05m 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?
Huron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 192.4 miles from Sacramento and 192.2 miles from Altadena.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 356.4 miles (573.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 $78.29 one way or $156.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 120.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Sacramento and Sunny near Altadena.
Stop Ideas Near Huron
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 Huron.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sacramento and Altadena. Straight-line distance: 356.41 mi (573.59 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Altadena
Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California, United States
| Population | 42,777 |
| Coordinates | 34.1897300, -118.1311800 |
| Altitude | 414 |
| Country | United States |
End: Altadena (-118.13118, 34.18973)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 619 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 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 | $78.29 | $156.57 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $82.32 | $164.63 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $84.72 | $169.44 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $102.68 | $205.37 |
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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