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

The driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Nevada City, CA is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
60.76 mi
01h 17m
Flight
53.52 mi
86.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.52 mi
Kilometers
86.14 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.76 mi
Kilometers
97.79 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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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 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nevada City
Thu, Apr 23, 12:35 AM PDT
Return by in Sacramento
Thu, Apr 23, 1:52 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sacramento
2026-04-22T23:17
Arrive Nevada City
Thu, Apr 23, 12:35 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:56 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
Auburn
CA

City in California, United States

From Sacramento
30.4 mi
00h 38m
To Nevada City
30.4 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph SSW
Destination
55°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 9th Street

    106 m · 17 sec · 9th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto J Street

    2894 ft · 1 min · J Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 16th Street

    3237 ft · 1 min · 16th Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on 16th Street

    2964 ft · 58 sec · 16th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North Sacramento Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · North Sacramento Freeway

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Capital City Freeway

    4.9 mi · 5 min · Capital City Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    7 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Alan S. Hart Freeway

    16.9 mi · 19 min · Alan S. Hart Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 49 North: Grass Valley, Placerville

    943 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Grass Valley Highway

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Grass Valley Highway

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Grass Valley Highway

    36 m · 3 sec · Grass Valley Highway

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Grass Valley Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Grass Valley Highway

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Grass Valley Highway

    36 m · 3 sec · Grass Valley Highway

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Grass Valley Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Grass Valley Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 49

    18.9 mi · 25 min · State Highway 49

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Broad Street

    1025 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    65 m · 12 sec · Broad Street

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left

    73 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 49
18.9 mi · 31%
Alan S. Hart Freeway
16.9 mi · 28%
Grass Valley Highway
8.25 mi · 14%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7.05 mi · 12%
Capital City Freeway
4.86 mi · 8%
North Sacramento Freeway
2.57 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 49

Continue on State Highway 49

18.9 mi · 00h 25m

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
01h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
53.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
00h 38m from Sacramento
Leave By
3:56 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Sacramento and Chance Rain near Nevada City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.4 miles from Sacramento and 30.4 miles from Nevada City.

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

The direct path is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 $14.71 one way or $29.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Sacramento and Chance Rain near Nevada City.

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

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 Auburn and the surrounding midpoint area.
Roseville Transit
Practical stop 12.6 mi away

Roseville Transit

Roseville , CA
316 Vernon St #150, Roseville, CA 95678, United States
Rating 3.1/5 8 reviews City government office,Transportation service,Department of Transportation,Handicapped transportation service,Public works department
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.6 mi away

Roseville City Clerk's Department

Roseville , CA
311 Vernon St, Roseville, CA 95678, United States
Rating 3.9/5 12 reviews City government office
Roseville Police Department
Nearby stop 12.6 mi away

Roseville Police Department

Roseville , CA
1051 Junction Blvd, Roseville, CA 95678, United States
Rating 3.8/5 37 reviews Police department
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 14.5 mi away

City of Folsom Solid Waste

Folsom , CA
1300 Leidesdorff St, Folsom, CA 95630, United States
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews City government office,Waste management service

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Auburn.

RAIL

Auburn

1 mi away
277 Nevada St. at Fulweiler St.
RAIL

Rocklin

18 mi away
Rocklin Rd. and Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Roseville station

24 mi away
201 Pacific Street
RAIL

Colfax

25 mi away
99 Railroad St. at Church St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sacramento and Nevada City. Straight-line distance: 53.52 mi (86.14 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
Nevada City

#2 Nevada City

Town in California, County Seat of Nevada County, historic mining town

Population3,148
Coordinates39.2617300, -121.0177900
Altitude755
CountryUnited States
Start: Sacramento (-121.4944, 38.58157)
End: Nevada City (-121.01779, 39.26173)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.55 gal
9.65 L · about $14.71
Round trip
$29.42
5.1 gal · 19.3 L
Estimated CO2
22.7 kg one way
Round trip: 45.3 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $14.71 $29.42
Mid-grade $6.07 $15.47 $30.94
Premium $6.24 $15.92 $31.84
Diesel $7.57 $19.30 $38.59

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 Nevada City. The current time is 23:17:38.

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.