How far is Sacramento, CA from Hamilton City, CA?

The driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Hamilton City, CA is about 100.4 miles (161.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
100.33 mi
02h 04m
Flight
84.91 mi
136.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.91 mi
Kilometers
136.65 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.33 mi
Kilometers
161.47 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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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 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton City
Wed, Jun 3, 8:43 AM PDT
Return by in Sacramento
Wed, Jun 3, 10:47 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sacramento
2026-06-03T06:38
Arrive Hamilton City
Wed, Jun 3, 8:43 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM PDT

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

Leave by
2:22 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
Live Oak
CA

City in Sutter County, California, United States

From Sacramento
50.2 mi
01h 02m
To Hamilton City
50.1 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SSW
Destination
92°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sacramento and Hamilton City.

  1. 1

    Start on 9th Street

    106 m · 17 sec · 9th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto J Street

    124 m · 14 sec · J Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 10th Street

    128 m · 19 sec · 10th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I Street

    2081 ft · 45 sec · I Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 North, CA 99 North: Redding, Yuba City

    2290 ft · 56 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    5.6 mi · 7 min · Westside Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Golden State Highway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Golden State Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Bernie Richter Memorial Highway

    5 mi · 6 min · Bernie Richter Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 70 North: Marysville, Oroville

    21.7 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    1272 ft · 39 sec · 5th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto B Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · B Street

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    30.3 mi · 35 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    12 mi · 14 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward East Avenue

    1156 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · East Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right

    7.2 mi · 11 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1130 ft · 54 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    93 m · 13 sec · West 4th Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
B Street
49.5 mi · 49%
CA 70 North
21.7 mi · 22%
Golden State Highway
7.46 mi · 7%
Westside Freeway
5.65 mi · 6%
Bernie Richter Memorial Highway
5.01 mi · 5%
East Avenue
2.21 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

B Street

Continue straight

30.3 mi · 00h 35m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
84.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Live Oak
01h 02m from Sacramento
Leave By
2:22 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sacramento and Sunny near Hamilton City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sacramento to Hamilton City?

The road trip is about 100.4 miles (161.5 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Live Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.2 miles from Sacramento and 50.1 miles from Hamilton City.

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

The direct path is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 2:22 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.42 one way or $40.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sacramento and Sunny near Hamilton City.

Stop Ideas Near Live Oak

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Live Oak, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Live Oak.

BUS

Marysville, California

16 mi away
I Street between 8th and 9th
BUS

Oroville, California

28 mi away
Hwy 70 and Grand Ave.
BUS

Grass Valley, California

52 mi away
125 E. Main Street
RAIL

Chico station

52 mi away
West 5th and Orange Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sacramento and Hamilton City. Straight-line distance: 84.91 mi (136.65 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
Hamilton City

#2 Hamilton City

A census-designated place in Yolo County, California.

Population169,300
Coordinates39.7426600, -122.0135900
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
Start: Sacramento (-121.4944, 38.58157)
End: Hamilton City (-122.01359, 39.74266)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.54 gal
13.4 L · about $20.42
Round trip
$40.84
7.08 gal · 26.8 L
Estimated CO2
31.5 kg one way
Round trip: 62.9 kg / 139 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $20.42 $40.84
Mid-grade $6.07 $21.47 $42.95
Premium $6.24 $22.10 $44.20
Diesel $7.57 $26.79 $53.57

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Sacramento and Hamilton City. The current time is 06:38:43.

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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.