How far is Sacramento, CA from Linden, CA?
The driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Linden, CA is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Sacramento County, California, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sacramento and Linden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sacramento and Linden.
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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
31.7 mi · 37 min · South Sacramento Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 12 East: Victor
1381 ft · 37 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Victor Road
5.3 mi · 8 min · East Victor Road
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Turn left
3177 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto Brandt Road
2337 ft · 40 sec · Brandt Road
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Turn right onto North Jack Tone Road
10.1 mi · 18 min · North Jack Tone Road
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Turn left
3.8 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto North Mill Street
21 m · 5 sec · North Mill Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Mill Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sacramento and Linden.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South Sacramento Freeway
Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway
31.7 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Sacramento and Sunny near Linden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sacramento to Linden?
The road trip is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Galt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from Sacramento and 27.6 miles from Linden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 3:56 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.21 one way or $24.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sacramento and Sunny near Linden.
Stop Ideas Near Galt
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Galt.
Lodi
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sacramento and Linden. Straight-line distance: 44.66 mi (71.87 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 Linden
Situated in eastern San Joaquin County at an elevation of 92 feet, this unincorporated community lies within the rich agricultural landscape of California's Central Valley.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.0213100, -121.0838300 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: Linden (-121.08383, 38.02131)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $6.26 | $12.21 | $24.42 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $12.67 | $25.35 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $13.04 | $26.09 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $16.41 | $32.81 |
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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