How far is Sacramento, CA from Ferndale, CA?
The driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Ferndale, CA is about 278.7 miles (448.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 201.8 miles (324.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 05h 57m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Mendocino County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sacramento and Ferndale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sacramento and Ferndale.
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Start on 9th Street
106 m · 17 sec · 9th Street
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Turn left onto J Street
124 m · 14 sec · J Street
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Turn left onto 10th Street
128 m · 19 sec · 10th Street
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Turn left onto I Street
2081 ft · 45 sec · I Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 North, CA 99 North: Redding, Yuba City
2290 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
5.6 mi · 7 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
52.3 mi · 57 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 20: Colusa, Clear Lake
1693 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left
37 mi · 51 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
18 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
19.4 mi · 32 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
37 m · 7 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
14 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
18.9 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right
1387 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway
12.3 mi · 15 min · Redwood Highway
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Continue on Willits Bypass
4.5 mi · 5 min · Willits Bypass
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Take the exit slight right
1.1 km · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Willits Bypass
1236 ft · 16 sec · Willits Bypass
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Continue on Redwood Highway
116.8 mi · 2 hr 24 min · Redwood Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Fernbridge, Ferndale
574 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on Fernbridge Drive
527 ft · 9 sec · Fernbridge Drive
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Continue on Fernbridge Drive
3217 ft · 1 min · Fernbridge Drive
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Turn left
4.8 mi · 10 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sacramento and Ferndale.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Redwood Highway
Continue on Redwood Highway
117 mi · 02h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sacramento and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Ferndale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sacramento to Ferndale?
The road trip is about 278.7 miles (448.6 km) and usually takes 05h 57m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ukiah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.4 miles from Sacramento and 139.4 miles from Ferndale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 201.8 miles (324.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:04 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $56.77 one way or $113.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sacramento and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Ferndale.
Stop Ideas Near Ukiah
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Ten Thousand Buddhas
Ukiah Parks & Recreation Department
Willits Water Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ukiah.
Ukiah, California
Willits, California
Cloverdale, California
Laytonville, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sacramento and Ferndale. Straight-line distance: 201.83 mi (324.82 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 Ferndale
Town in Humboldt County, California, United States
| Population | 1,362 |
| Coordinates | 40.5762400, -124.2639400 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ferndale (-124.26394, 40.57624)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 449 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $5.77 | $56.77 | $113.53 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $59.69 | $119.38 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $61.43 | $122.86 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $74.46 | $148.92 |
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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