How far is Sacramento, CA from North Auburn, CA?
The driving distance from Sacramento, CA to North Auburn, CA is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The fifth most populous city in Sacramento County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sacramento and North Auburn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sacramento and North Auburn.
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Start on 9th Street
106 m · 17 sec · 9th Street
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Turn left onto J Street
2894 ft · 1 min · J Street
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Turn left onto 16th Street
3237 ft · 1 min · 16th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on 16th Street
2964 ft · 58 sec · 16th Street
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Continue on North Sacramento Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · North Sacramento Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Capital City Freeway
4.9 mi · 5 min · Capital City Freeway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Alan S. Hart Freeway
16.9 mi · 19 min · Alan S. Hart Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 49 North: Grass Valley, Placerville
943 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Grass Valley Highway
2.1 mi · 4 min · Grass Valley Highway
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Turn right onto Luther Road
702 ft · 23 sec · Luther Road
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Turn left onto Canal Street
1456 ft · 1 min · Canal Street
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Turn right onto Erin Drive
658 ft · 29 sec · Erin Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Erin Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sacramento and North Auburn.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Alan S. Hart Freeway
Continue on Alan S. Hart Freeway
16.9 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Sacramento and Chance Light Rain near North Auburn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sacramento to North Auburn?
The road trip is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Roseville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Sacramento and 18 miles from North Auburn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:00 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.33 one way or $14.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Sacramento and Chance Light Rain near North Auburn.
Stop Ideas Near Roseville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
North Point Park
City of Folsom Solid Waste
Citrus Heights Community Center
City of Rocklin Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roseville.
Roseville station
Rocklin
Auburn
Sacramento Valley Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sacramento and North Auburn. Straight-line distance: 32.83 mi (52.84 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 North Auburn
Census designated place
| Population | 13,022 |
| Coordinates | 38.9312900, -121.0818900 |
| Altitude | 448 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Auburn (-121.08189, 38.93129)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $5.77 | $7.33 | $14.65 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $7.70 | $15.41 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $7.93 | $15.86 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $9.61 | $19.22 |
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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