How far is Sacramento, CA from North Highlands, CA?
The driving distance from Sacramento, CA to North Highlands, CA is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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 19m.
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.
A city in Sacramento County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sacramento and North Highlands.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sacramento and North Highlands.
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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
3.9 mi · 4 min · Capital City Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Watt Avenue North
1500 ft · 37 sec
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Turn straight onto Watt Avenue
2.7 mi · 6 min · Watt Avenue
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Turn right onto Don Julio Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Don Julio Boulevard
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Turn left onto La Cienega Drive
881 ft · 40 sec · La Cienega Drive
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Arrive at your destination
1 m · 1 sec · La Cienega Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sacramento and North Highlands.
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.
Capital City Freeway
Merge slight left onto Capital City Freeway
3.94 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sacramento and Mostly Sunny near North Highlands.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sacramento to North Highlands?
The road trip is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Carmichael is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Sacramento and 6.2 miles from North Highlands.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.54 one way or $5.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sacramento and Mostly Sunny near North Highlands.
Stop Ideas Near Carmichael
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 Carmichael.
Sacramento (State Capitol), California
Sacramento Valley Station
Roseville station
Rocklin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sacramento and North Highlands. Straight-line distance: 9.76 mi (15.71 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 Highlands
Census-designated place in Sacramento County, California
| Population | 42,694 |
| Coordinates | 38.6857400, -121.3721700 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Highlands (-121.37217, 38.68574)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $2.75 | $5.49 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $3.33 | $6.66 |
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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