How far is Sacramento, CA from Boulder Creek, CA?
The driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Boulder Creek, CA is about 141.4 miles (227.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.3 miles (171 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The fifth most populous city in Contra Costa County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sacramento and Boulder Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sacramento and Boulder Creek.
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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 left to continue on US 50: South Lake Tahoe, San Francisco
912 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 50 West: San Francisco
2188 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital City Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Capital City Freeway
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Continue on Yolo Causeway
3.9 mi · 4 min · Yolo Causeway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
37.2 mi · 43 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 680: Benicia, San Jose
3211 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Luther E Gibson Freeway
12.4 mi · 14 min · Luther E Gibson Freeway
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Continue on Benicia-Martinez Bridge
8 mi · 9 min · Benicia-Martinez Bridge
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Keep slight right to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
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Continue on Donald D Doyle Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Donald D Doyle Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Donald D Doyle Highway
31 mi · 36 min · Donald D Doyle Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 262
866 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 262: Northwestern Polytechnic University, Warm Springs District
1597 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mission Boulevard
1.5 mi · 2 min · Mission Boulevard
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Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway
12.1 mi · 14 min · Nimitz Freeway
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Continue straight
9.7 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Bear Creek Road
644 ft · 13 sec
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Turn right
75 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Bear Creek Road
12.9 mi · 27 min · Bear Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Central Avenue
892 ft · 34 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Middleton Avenue
31 m · 3 sec · Middleton Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Middleton Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sacramento and Boulder Creek.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
37.2 mi · 00h 43m
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.
Sunny leaving Sacramento and Mostly Sunny near Boulder Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sacramento to Boulder Creek?
The road trip is about 141.4 miles (227.6 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?
Walnut Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.7 miles from Sacramento and 70.7 miles from Boulder Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.3 miles (171 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.1 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 12:30 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.79 one way or $57.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sacramento and Mostly Sunny near Boulder Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Walnut Creek
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Frank H. Ogawa Plaza
Berkeley Community Media
Alameda County Marriage License
OAKLAND CITY HALL
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Walnut Creek.
Martinez station
Emeryville station
Oakland Coliseum station
Berkeley station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sacramento and Boulder Creek. Straight-line distance: 106.24 mi (170.97 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 Boulder Creek
Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California
| Population | 4,923 |
| Coordinates | 37.1260600, -122.1221900 |
| Altitude | 146 |
| Country | United States |
End: Boulder Creek (-122.12219, 37.12606)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 228 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $28.79 | $57.57 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $30.27 | $60.54 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $31.15 | $62.31 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $37.76 | $75.52 |
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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