How far is Sacramento, CA from Pine Grove, CA?

The driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Pine Grove, CA is about 53.4 miles (86 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
53.43 mi
01h 22m
Flight
46.66 mi
75.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.66 mi
Kilometers
75.09 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.43 mi
Kilometers
85.98 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pine Grove
Thu, Oct 15, 2:43 PM PDT
Return by in Sacramento
Thu, Oct 15, 4:05 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sacramento
2026-10-15T13:21
Arrive Pine Grove
Thu, Oct 15, 2:43 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:46 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
26.7 mi
00h 41m
To Pine Grove
26.8 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph NNW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sacramento and Pine Grove.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sacramento and Pine Grove.

  1. 1

    Start on 9th Street

    106 m · 17 sec · 9th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto J Street

    2493 ft · 56 sec · J Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 15th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 15th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto X Street

    122 m · 9 sec · X Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 80 East, CA 99 South: Reno, Placerville, Fresno

    1287 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Capital City Freeway

    1856 ft · 23 sec · Capital City Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on El Dorado Freeway

    3.8 mi · 4 min · El Dorado Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 16 East: Howe Avenue, Power Inn Road

    960 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on CA 16: Howe Avenue, Power Inn Road

    695 ft · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 16 East: Jackson, Power Inn Road

    66 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Howe Avenue

    857 ft · 15 sec · Howe Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Folsom Boulevard

    2944 ft · 52 sec · Folsom Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    22.6 mi · 34 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Jackson Road

    8.1 mi · 12 min · Jackson Road

  15. 15

    Turn right

    6.8 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Ridge Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Ridge Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Ridge Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2452 ft · 56 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Irish Town Pine Grove Weiland Road

    49 m · 10 sec · Irish Town Pine Grove Weiland Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Church Street

    37 m · 5 sec · Church Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sacramento and Pine Grove.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ridge Road
8.32 mi · 16%
Jackson Road
8.07 mi · 15%
El Dorado Freeway
3.77 mi · 7%
15th Street
1.12 mi · 2%
Folsom Boulevard
0.56 mi · 1%
J Street
0.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn slight right

22.6 mi · 00h 34m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
46.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Live Oak
00h 41m from Sacramento
Leave By
3:46 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sacramento and Sunny near Pine Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sacramento to Pine Grove?

The road trip is about 53.4 miles (86 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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 26.7 miles from Sacramento and 26.8 miles from Pine Grove.

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

The direct path is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 3:46 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.83 one way or $23.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sacramento and Sunny near Pine Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Live Oak

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 Live Oak and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 14.8 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
Rancho Cordova City Hall
Meeting point 14.2 mi away

Rancho Cordova City Hall

Rancho Cordova , CA
2729 Prospect Park Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670, United States
Rating 4.4/5 9 reviews Government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.8 mi away

Folsom Water Department

Folsom , CA
194 Randall Dr, Folsom, CA 95630, United States
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Roseville station

35 mi away
201 Pacific Street
BUS

Elk Grove, California

36 mi away
Harbor Point Drive at Renwick Avenue
BUS

Placerville, California

36 mi away
Mosquito Rd. and Clay St.
RAIL

Rocklin

37 mi away
Rocklin Rd. and Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sacramento and Pine Grove. Straight-line distance: 46.66 mi (75.09 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
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#2 Pine Grove

Situated at an elevation of 2,513 feet in the Sierra Nevada foothills of Amador County, this community sits amidst dense pine and oak forests along State Route 88.

Population0
Coordinates38.4129700, -120.6588200
Altitude766
CountryUnited States
Start: Sacramento (-121.4944, 38.58157)
End: Pine Grove (-120.65882, 38.41297)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.89 gal
7.14 L · about $11.83
Round trip
$23.67
3.78 gal · 14.28 L
Estimated CO2
16.8 kg one way
Round trip: 33.6 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $11.83 $23.67
Mid-grade $6.50 $12.28 $24.57
Premium $6.69 $12.64 $25.28
Diesel $8.41 $15.90 $31.80

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Sacramento and Pine Grove. The current time is 13:21:31.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.