How far is Sacramento, CA from Bethel Island, CA?
The driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Bethel Island, CA is about 63.4 miles (102.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40 miles (64.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.
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Halfway Point
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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 Sacramento and Bethel Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sacramento and Bethel Island.
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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
20.2 mi · 23 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Twin Cities Road
1530 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Twin Cities Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Twin Cities Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto River Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · River Road
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Turn right onto Walnut Grove Bridge
141 m · 57 sec · Walnut Grove Bridge
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Turn left onto Victory Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Victory Highway
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Continue on Victory Highway
5.9 mi · 9 min · Victory Highway
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Continue on Victory Highway
714 ft · 1 min · Victory Highway
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Turn right onto River Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · River Road
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Continue on 2nd Street
143 m · 8 sec · 2nd Street
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Continue on River Road
1.3 km · 1 min · River Road
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Continue on Victory Highway
15.7 mi · 21 min · Victory Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street, East 18th Street
1596 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
3.7 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto East Cypress Road
3.1 mi · 8 min · East Cypress Road
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Turn left onto Bethel Island Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Bethel Island Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bethel Island Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sacramento and Bethel Island.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Westside Freeway
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
20.2 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sacramento and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bethel Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sacramento to Bethel Island?
The road trip is about 63.4 miles (102.1 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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 31.7 miles from Sacramento and 31.7 miles from Bethel Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40 miles (64.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 3:20 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.92 one way or $25.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Sacramento and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bethel Island.
Stop Ideas Near Isleton
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sacramento and Bethel Island. Straight-line distance: 39.95 mi (64.29 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 Bethel Island
Census-designated place in Contra Costa County, California
| Population | 2,137 |
| Coordinates | 38.0149200, -121.6405100 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bethel Island (-121.64051, 38.01492)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 102 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $12.92 | $25.85 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $13.59 | $27.18 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $13.98 | $27.97 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $16.95 | $33.90 |
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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