How far is Sacramento, CA from Belmont, CA?

The driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Belmont, CA is about 107.9 miles (173.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.8 miles (136.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
107.84 mi
02h 11m
Flight
84.77 mi
136.42 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.77 mi
Kilometers
136.42 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.84 mi
Kilometers
173.55 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belmont
Sat, Apr 18, 11:28 AM PDT
Return by in Sacramento
Sat, Apr 18, 1:39 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sacramento
2026-04-18T09:16
Arrive Belmont
Sat, Apr 18, 11:28 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:06 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sacramento
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Vallejo
CA

The second most populous city in Solano County, California.

From Sacramento
53.9 mi
01h 05m
To Belmont
53.9 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sacramento and Belmont.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sacramento and Belmont.

  1. 1

    Start on 9th Street

    2904 ft · 2 min · 9th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto P Street

    2746 ft · 1 min · P Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward US 50, I 5 South: South Lake Tahoe, San Francisco, Los Angeles

    1146 ft · 17 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50: South Lake Tahoe, San Francisco

    912 ft · 12 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on US 50 West: San Francisco

    2188 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Capital City Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Capital City Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Yolo Causeway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Yolo Causeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    50.1 mi · 58 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Carquinez Bridge

    1.6 km · 1 min · Carquinez Bridge

  10. 10

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    1847 ft · 24 sec · Eastshore Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Linus F. Claeys Freeway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Linus F. Claeys Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    14 mi · 16 min · Eastshore Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward San Francisco

    1.3 km · 1 min · Eastshore Freeway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1941 ft · 33 sec · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1959 ft · 33 sec · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Route 80

    1438 ft · 24 sec · Route 80

  18. 18

    Continue on Route 80

    1.2 km · 1 min · Route 80

  19. 19

    Continue on Route 80

    1893 ft · 32 sec · Route 80

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on US 101 South: San Jose

    1488 ft · 25 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto James Lick Freeway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · James Lick Freeway

  22. 22

    Continue on Bayshore Freeway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Bayshore Freeway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Bayshore Freeway

    11.1 mi · 13 min · Bayshore Freeway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Ralston Avenue, Marine Parkway

    155 m · 12 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Ralston Avenue

    975 ft · 28 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Marine Parkway

    1317 ft · 28 sec · Marine Parkway

  27. 27

    Continue on Ralston Avenue

    917 ft · 27 sec · Ralston Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto El Camino Real

    44 m · 8 sec · El Camino Real

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · El Camino Real

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sacramento and Belmont.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
56.3 mi · 52%
Bayshore Freeway
16.3 mi · 15%
Eastshore Freeway
14.8 mi · 14%
James Lick Freeway
4.29 mi · 4%
Yolo Causeway
3.88 mi · 4%
Linus F. Claeys Freeway
3.42 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

50.1 mi · 00h 58m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.1 mi
84.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vallejo
01h 05m from Sacramento
Leave By
2:06 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sacramento and Sunny near Belmont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sacramento to Belmont?

The road trip is about 107.9 miles (173.6 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

Vallejo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.9 miles from Sacramento and 53.9 miles from Belmont.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 84.8 miles (136.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 2:06 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.92 one way or $43.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sacramento and Sunny near Belmont.

Stop Ideas Near Vallejo

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Vallejo, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vallejo.

BUS

Vallejo, California

3 mi away
4355 Sonoma Blvd.
BUS

Marine World (Seasonal), Vallejo, California

4 mi away
Highway 37 and Fairgrounds Drive
RAIL

Martinez station

14 mi away
601 Marina Vista Ave.
RAIL

Richmond station

21 mi away
1700 Nevin Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sacramento and Belmont. Straight-line distance: 84.77 mi (136.42 km).

Sacramento

#1 Sacramento

The sixth most populous city in California and the center of the Sacramento metropolitan area.

Population512,838
Coordinates38.5815700, -121.4944000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Belmont

#2 Belmont

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population26,533
Coordinates37.5202100, -122.2758000
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Sacramento (-121.4944, 38.58157)
End: Belmont (-122.2758, 37.52021)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 174 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.8 gal
14.4 L · about $21.92
Round trip
$43.84
7.6 gal · 28.8 L
Estimated CO2
33.8 kg one way
Round trip: 67.5 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $21.92 $43.84
Mid-grade $6.07 $23.05 $46.10
Premium $6.24 $23.72 $47.45
Diesel $7.57 $28.75 $57.51

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Sacramento and Belmont. The current time is 09:16:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.