How far is Sacramento, CA from Auberry, CA?
The driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Auberry, CA is about 187.2 miles (301.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.9 miles (242.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 54m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms then Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sacramento and Auberry.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sacramento and Auberry.
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Start on 9th Street
106 m · 17 sec · 9th Street
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Turn left onto J Street
2493 ft · 56 sec · J Street
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Turn right onto 15th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · 15th Street
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Turn left onto X Street
122 m · 9 sec · X Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 80 East, CA 99 South: Reno, Placerville, Fresno
1287 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital City Freeway
1856 ft · 23 sec · Capital City Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital City Freeway
1383 ft · 18 sec · Capital City Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Fresno
2281 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway
56.4 mi · 1 hr 5 min · South Sacramento Freeway
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Keep slight left
86.8 mi · 1 hr 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Fourth Street
723 ft · 19 sec
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Turn left onto North I Street
1719 ft · 36 sec · North I Street
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Turn left onto West Yosemite Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · West Yosemite Avenue
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Continue straight
17 mi · 25 min
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Turn right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Continue on North Fork Road
785 ft · 22 sec · North Fork Road
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Turn left onto Millerton Road
5.7 mi · 10 min · Millerton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Auberry Road
9.3 mi · 14 min · Auberry Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Auberry Road
66 m · 4 sec · Auberry Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Auberry Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Auberry Road
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Continue on Auberry Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Auberry Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Auberry Road
110 m · 10 sec · Auberry Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Auberry Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sacramento and Auberry.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South Sacramento Freeway
Keep slight left
86.8 mi · 01h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms then Rain leaving Sacramento and Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Auberry.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sacramento to Auberry?
The road trip is about 187.2 miles (301.3 km) and usually takes 03h 54m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Livingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.6 miles from Sacramento and 93.6 miles from Auberry.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.9 miles (242.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:10 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.13 one way or $76.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Rain around Sacramento and Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Auberry.
Stop Ideas Near Livingston
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 Livingston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sacramento and Auberry. Straight-line distance: 150.89 mi (242.84 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 Auberry
Census-designated place in Fresno County, California
| Population | 2,369 |
| Coordinates | 37.0807800, -119.4854100 |
| Altitude | 615 |
| Country | United States |
End: Auberry (-119.48541, 37.08078)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 301 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
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 | $38.13 | $76.27 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $40.10 | $80.19 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $41.27 | $82.53 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $50.02 | $100.04 |
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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