How far is Sacramento, CA from Campbell, CA?

The driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Campbell, CA is about 121 miles (194.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.8 miles (149.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
121.04 mi
02h 24m
Flight
92.81 mi
149.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.81 mi
Kilometers
149.37 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.04 mi
Kilometers
194.79 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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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 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Campbell
Thu, Apr 23, 4:31 AM PDT
Return by in Sacramento
Thu, Apr 23, 6:55 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sacramento
2026-04-23T02:07
Arrive Campbell
Thu, Apr 23, 4:31 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:42 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Martinez
CA

City in Contra Costa County, California, USA

From Sacramento
60.5 mi
01h 12m
To Campbell
60.5 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    37.2 mi · 43 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 680: Benicia, San Jose

    3211 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Luther E Gibson Freeway

    12.4 mi · 14 min · Luther E Gibson Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Benicia-Martinez Bridge

    8 mi · 9 min · Benicia-Martinez Bridge

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Donald D Doyle Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Donald D Doyle Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Donald D Doyle Highway

    31 mi · 36 min · Donald D Doyle Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 262

    866 ft · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 262: Northwestern Polytechnic University, Warm Springs District

    1597 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Mission Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Mission Boulevard

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway

    12.1 mi · 14 min · Nimitz Freeway

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Hamilton Avenue

    859 ft · 21 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Campbell

    72 m · 6 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto East Hamilton Avenue

    2766 ft · 1 min · East Hamilton Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Winchester Boulevard

    2671 ft · 1 min · Winchester Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Campbell Avenue

    2 m · 1 sec · West Campbell Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Campbell Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
37.2 mi · 31%
Donald D Doyle Highway
32.4 mi · 27%
Nimitz Freeway
13.5 mi · 11%
Luther E Gibson Freeway
12.4 mi · 10%
Benicia-Martinez Bridge
8.03 mi · 7%
Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
4.81 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.2 mi
92.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Martinez
01h 12m from Sacramento
Leave By
1:42 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sacramento and Sunny near Campbell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 121 miles (194.8 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Martinez is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.5 miles from Sacramento and 60.5 miles from Campbell.

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

The direct path is about 92.8 miles (149.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 1:42 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.63 one way or $49.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sacramento and Sunny near Campbell.

Stop Ideas Near Martinez

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Martinez and the surrounding midpoint area.
BikeLink : Richmond City Hall
Scenic stop 13.9 mi away

BikeLink : Richmond City Hall

Richmond , CA
450 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804, United States
Rating 4.0/5 32 reviews Parking lot for bicycles
Berkeley Community Media
Practical stop 14.1 mi away

Berkeley Community Media

Berkeley , CA
2239 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Berkeley, CA 94704, United States
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews Television station,City government office,Video production service
El Cerrito City Hall
Meeting point 13.2 mi away

El Cerrito City Hall

El Cerrito , CA
10890 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530, United States
Rating 4.6/5 9 reviews City government office
Old Maple Hall
Nearby stop 13.2 mi away

Old Maple Hall

San Pablo , CA
13831 San Pablo Ave, San Pablo, CA 94806, United States
Rating 4.7/5 48 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Martinez station

601 Marina Vista Ave.
BUS

Marine World (Seasonal), Vallejo, California

15 mi away
Highway 37 and Fairgrounds Drive
BUS

Vallejo, California

17 mi away
4355 Sonoma Blvd.
RAIL

Richmond station

21 mi away
1700 Nevin Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sacramento and Campbell. Straight-line distance: 92.81 mi (149.37 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
Campbell

#2 Campbell

A city in Santa Clara County, California.

Population42,427
Coordinates37.2871700, -121.9499600
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Start: Sacramento (-121.4944, 38.58157)
End: Campbell (-121.94996, 37.28717)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.27 gal
16.17 L · about $24.63
Round trip
$49.27
8.54 gal · 32.34 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.9 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $24.63 $49.27
Mid-grade $6.07 $25.90 $51.80
Premium $6.24 $26.66 $53.32
Diesel $7.57 $32.31 $64.62

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sacramento and Campbell. The current time is 02:07:08.

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.