How far is Sacramento, CA from Cedar Ridge, CA?
The driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Cedar Ridge, CA is about 118.7 miles (191 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75 miles (120.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.
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.
City in San Joaquin County, California, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sacramento and Cedar Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sacramento and Cedar Ridge.
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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 right to continue on Capital City Freeway
1383 ft · 18 sec · Capital City Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Fresno
2281 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway
44.8 mi · 52 min · South Sacramento Freeway
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Take the exit straight
1563 ft · 45 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Golden Gate Avenue
2325 ft · 43 sec · South Golden Gate Avenue
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Continue on Farmington Road
34.7 mi · 47 min · Farmington Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on O'Byrnes Ferry Road
11.4 mi · 16 min · O'Byrnes Ferry Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
36 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
11.9 mi · 17 min
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Turn left onto Soulsbyville Road
988 ft · 34 sec · Soulsbyville Road
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Turn right onto Longeway Road
3.2 mi · 7 min · Longeway Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Longeway Road
2185 ft · 55 sec · Longeway Road
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Turn right onto Big Hill Road
106 m · 10 sec · Big Hill Road
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Turn right onto Kewin Mill Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · Kewin Mill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Kewin Mill Road
48 m · 10 sec · Kewin Mill Road
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Turn left onto Estralita Drive
135 m · 20 sec · Estralita Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Estralita Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sacramento and Cedar Ridge.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South Sacramento Freeway
Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway
44.8 mi · 00h 52m
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 Cedar Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sacramento to Cedar Ridge?
The road trip is about 118.7 miles (191 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?
Escalon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.3 miles from Sacramento and 59.4 miles from Cedar Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75 miles (120.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.7 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 1:06 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.23 one way or $52.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sacramento and Clear near Cedar Ridge.
Stop Ideas Near Escalon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Escalon.
Modesto station
Manteca, CA
Robert J. Cabral Station
Stockton – San Joaquin Street
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sacramento and Cedar Ridge. Straight-line distance: 75.01 mi (120.71 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 Cedar Ridge
Situated in the Sierra Nevada foothills of Tuolumne County at an elevation of 3,717 feet, this census-designated place lies within heavily forested terrain.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.0657600, -120.2768600 |
| Altitude | 1133 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedar Ridge (-120.27686, 38.06576)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 191 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $6.26 | $26.23 | $52.47 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $27.23 | $54.46 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $28.03 | $56.05 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $35.25 | $70.50 |
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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