How far is Sacramento, CA from Camino, CA?
The driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Camino, CA is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
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.
Census-designated place in El Dorado County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sacramento and Camino.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sacramento and Camino.
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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 left to continue on El Dorado Freeway
46.6 mi · 55 min · El Dorado Freeway
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Turn right onto Camino Heights Drive
71 m · 12 sec · Camino Heights Drive
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Turn left onto Sierra Blanca Drive
837 ft · 23 sec · Sierra Blanca Drive
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Continue on Pondorado Road
772 ft · 21 sec · Pondorado Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
47 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
85 m · 11 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Carson Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Carson Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Carson Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sacramento and Camino.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
El Dorado Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on El Dorado Freeway
46.6 mi · 00h 55m
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 Clear near Camino.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sacramento to Camino?
The road trip is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
El Dorado Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Sacramento and 25.6 miles from Camino.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 4:22 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.27 one way or $22.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sacramento and Clear near Camino.
Stop Ideas Near El Dorado Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Citrus Heights City Hall
City of Folsom Solid Waste
Sunrise Recreation and Park District
Roseville Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to El Dorado Hills.
Rocklin
Roseville station
Auburn
Placerville, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sacramento and Camino. Straight-line distance: 45.52 mi (73.25 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 Camino
Situated in the Sierra Nevada foothills of El Dorado County at an elevation of 3,133 feet, this agricultural community lies along U.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.7382400, -120.6749300 |
| Altitude | 955 |
| Country | United States |
End: Camino (-120.67493, 38.73824)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $6.26 | $11.27 | $22.54 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $11.70 | $23.40 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $12.04 | $24.08 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $15.14 | $30.29 |
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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