How far is Sacramento, CA from El Granada, CA?

The driving distance from Sacramento, CA to El Granada, CA is about 110.5 miles (177.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.5 miles (147.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
110.53 mi
02h 19m
Flight
91.49 mi
147.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.49 mi
Kilometers
147.24 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.53 mi
Kilometers
177.88 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Granada
Sun, Apr 19, 12:46 AM PDT
Return by in Sacramento
Sun, Apr 19, 3:05 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sacramento
2026-04-18T22:27
Arrive El Granada
Sun, Apr 19, 12:46 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:52 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
Vallejo
CA

The second most populous city in Solano County, California.

From Sacramento
55.2 mi
01h 09m
To El Granada
55.3 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sacramento and El Granada.

  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

    50.1 mi · 58 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Carquinez Bridge

    1.6 km · 1 min · Carquinez Bridge

  10. 10

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    1847 ft · 24 sec · Eastshore Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Linus F. Claeys Freeway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Linus F. Claeys Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    14 mi · 16 min · Eastshore Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward San Francisco

    1.3 km · 1 min · Eastshore Freeway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1941 ft · 33 sec · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1959 ft · 33 sec · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Route 80

    1438 ft · 24 sec · Route 80

  18. 18

    Continue on Route 80

    1.2 km · 1 min · Route 80

  19. 19

    Continue on Route 80

    1893 ft · 32 sec · Route 80

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on US 101 South: San Jose

    1488 ft · 25 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto James Lick Freeway

    2 mi · 3 min · James Lick Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 280 South: Daly City

    1294 ft · 22 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 280 South: Daly City

    1344 ft · 23 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto John F Foran Freeway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · John F Foran Freeway

  25. 25

    Continue on Junipero Serra Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Junipero Serra Freeway

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 1 South: Pacifica

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  27. 27

    Continue on Cabrillo Highway

    11.2 mi · 18 min · Cabrillo Highway

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Capistrano Road

    34 m · 2 sec · Capistrano Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Avenue Alhambra

    1.1 km · 2 min · Avenue Alhambra

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Avenue Portola

    22 m · 3 sec · Avenue Portola

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Avenue Portola

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
56.3 mi · 51%
Eastshore Freeway
14.8 mi · 13%
Cabrillo Highway
11.2 mi · 10%
John F Foran Freeway
4.2 mi · 4%
Yolo Causeway
3.88 mi · 4%
CA 1 South
3.65 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

50.1 mi · 00h 58m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
91.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vallejo
01h 09m from Sacramento
Leave By
1:52 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sacramento and Mostly Sunny near El Granada.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sacramento to El Granada?

The road trip is about 110.5 miles (177.9 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Vallejo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.2 miles from Sacramento and 55.3 miles from El Granada.

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

The direct path is about 91.5 miles (147.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 1:52 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.50 one way or $45.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sacramento and Mostly Sunny near El Granada.

Stop Ideas Near Vallejo

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 Vallejo and the surrounding midpoint area.
BikeLink : Richmond City Hall
Scenic stop 14 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
El Cerrito City Hall
Meeting point 14.7 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 12.6 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
BikeLink eLockers: El Cerrito City Hall
Scenic stop 14.7 mi away

BikeLink eLockers: El Cerrito City Hall

El Cerrito , CA
10890 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530, United States
Rating 2.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot for bicycles

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Vallejo, California

3 mi away
4355 Sonoma Blvd.
BUS

Marine World (Seasonal), Vallejo, California

4 mi away
Highway 37 and Fairgrounds Drive
RAIL

Martinez station

14 mi away
601 Marina Vista Ave.
RAIL

Richmond station

21 mi away
1700 Nevin Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sacramento and El Granada. Straight-line distance: 91.49 mi (147.24 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
El Granada

#2 El Granada

Census designated place

Population5,467
Coordinates37.5027200, -122.4694200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Sacramento (-121.4944, 38.58157)
End: El Granada (-122.46942, 37.50272)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 178 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.9 gal
14.76 L · about $22.50
Round trip
$45.00
7.8 gal · 29.52 L
Estimated CO2
34.7 kg one way
Round trip: 69.3 kg / 153 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $22.50 $45.00
Mid-grade $6.07 $23.66 $47.31
Premium $6.24 $24.35 $48.70
Diesel $7.57 $29.51 $59.02

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Sacramento and El Granada. The current time is 22:27:29.

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.