How far is Sacramento, CA from Florin, CA?

The driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Florin, CA is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.69 mi
00h 13m
Flight
7.51 mi
12.08 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.51 mi
Kilometers
12.08 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.69 mi
Kilometers
15.6 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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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 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florin
Thu, Apr 23, 2:23 AM PDT
Return by in Sacramento
Thu, Apr 23, 2:37 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sacramento
2026-04-23T02:09
Arrive Florin
Thu, Apr 23, 2:23 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:02 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sacramento
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
West Sacramento
CA

The most populous city in Yolo County, California.

From Sacramento
4.8 mi
00h 06m
To Florin
4.8 mi
00h 06m

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
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 9th Street

    106 m · 17 sec · 9th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto J Street

    2493 ft · 56 sec · J Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 15th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 15th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto X Street

    122 m · 9 sec · X Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 80 East, CA 99 South: Reno, Placerville, Fresno

    1287 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Capital City Freeway

    1856 ft · 23 sec · Capital City Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital City Freeway

    1383 ft · 18 sec · Capital City Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Fresno

    2281 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · South Sacramento Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Florin Road East

    1405 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Florin Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Florin Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Florin Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
123.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Sacramento Freeway
4.35 mi · 45%
Florin Road
2.06 mi · 21%
15th Street
1.12 mi · 12%
Capital City Freeway
0.61 mi · 6%
J Street
0.47 mi · 5%
CA 99 South
0.43 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

South Sacramento Freeway

Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway

4.35 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
7.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Sacramento
00h 06m from Sacramento
Leave By
8:02 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sacramento and Sunny near Florin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km) and usually takes 00h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

West Sacramento is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from Sacramento and 4.8 miles from Florin.

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

The direct path is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.96 one way or $3.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near West Sacramento

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 West Sacramento and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Sacramento
Scenic stop 4 mi away

City of Sacramento

Sacramento , CA
Sacramento, CA 95814, United States
Rating 4.4/5 18 reviews Parking lot
Sacramento City Hall
Meeting point 4 mi away

Sacramento City Hall

Sacramento , CA
915 I St, Sacramento, CA 95814, United States
Rating 4.2/5 34 reviews City or town hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 1.2 mi away

City of Refuge Sacramento

Sacramento , CA
3216 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95817, United States
Rating 4.7/5 45 reviews Religious organization,Community center
Citrus Heights City Hall
Scenic stop 14 mi away

Citrus Heights City Hall

Citrus Heights , CA
6300 Fountain Square Dr, Citrus Heights, CA 95621, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Sacramento.

BUS

Sacramento (State Capitol), California

3 mi away
1389 10th Street
RAIL

Sacramento Valley Station

3 mi away
401 I Street
RAIL

Davis station

18 mi away
840 Second Street
BUS

Elk Grove, California

18 mi away
Harbor Point Drive at Renwick Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sacramento and Florin. Straight-line distance: 7.51 mi (12.08 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
Photo coming soon

#2 Florin

A census-designated place in Sacramento County, California.

Population47,513
Coordinates38.4960200, -121.4088400
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Sacramento (-121.4944, 38.58157)
End: Florin (-121.40884, 38.49602)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.34 gal
1.29 L · about $1.96
Round trip
$3.92
0.68 gal · 2.58 L
Estimated CO2
3 kg one way
Round trip: 6 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $1.96 $3.92
Mid-grade $6.07 $2.06 $4.12
Premium $6.24 $2.12 $4.25
Diesel $7.57 $2.57 $5.15

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 Florin. The current time is 02:09:17.

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.