How far is Sacramento, CA from Fruitridge Pocket, CA?
The driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Fruitridge Pocket, CA is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4 miles (6.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 20m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 10m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Yolo County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sacramento and Fruitridge Pocket.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sacramento and Fruitridge Pocket.
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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
3247 ft · 43 sec · South Sacramento Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 12th Avenue
1245 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto 12th Avenue
2960 ft · 1 min · 12th Avenue
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Continue on 14th Avenue
2666 ft · 1 min · 14th Avenue
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Turn right onto 44th Street
2413 ft · 1 min · 44th Street
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Turn right onto 22nd Avenue
32 m · 5 sec · 22nd Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 22nd Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sacramento and Fruitridge Pocket.
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.
15th Street
Turn right onto 15th Street
1.12 mi · 00h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Sacramento and Sunny near Fruitridge Pocket.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sacramento to Fruitridge Pocket?
The road trip is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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 2.7 miles from Sacramento and 2.7 miles from Fruitridge Pocket.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4 miles (6.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 8:10 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.19 one way or $2.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sacramento and Sunny near Fruitridge Pocket.
Stop Ideas Near West Sacramento
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Sacramento
Citrus Heights Community Center
City of Refuge Sacramento
Citrus Heights City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Sacramento.
Sacramento (State Capitol), California
Sacramento Valley Station
Davis station
Elk Grove, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sacramento and Fruitridge Pocket. Straight-line distance: 3.97 mi (6.39 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 Fruitridge Pocket
This census-designated place in Sacramento County, California, is situated in the central part of the state, characterized by its flat terrain within the Central Valley.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.5326500, -121.4558100 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
End: Fruitridge Pocket (-121.45581, 38.53265)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $6.26 | $1.19 | $2.38 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $1.23 | $2.47 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $1.27 | $2.54 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $1.60 | $3.20 |
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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