How far is Sacramento, CA from Plumas Lake, CA?
The driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Plumas Lake, CA is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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 40m.
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.
Census-designated place in Sacramento County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sacramento and Plumas Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sacramento and Plumas Lake.
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Start on 9th Street
106 m · 17 sec · 9th Street
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Turn left onto J Street
124 m · 14 sec · J Street
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Turn left onto 10th Street
128 m · 19 sec · 10th Street
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Turn left onto I Street
2081 ft · 45 sec · I Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 North, CA 99 North: Redding, Yuba City
2290 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
5.6 mi · 7 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Golden State Highway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Golden State Highway
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Continue on Bernie Richter Memorial Highway
5 mi · 6 min · Bernie Richter Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 70 North: Marysville, Oroville
12.1 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Plumas Lake Boulevard
1825 ft · 45 sec
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Continue on Plumas Lake Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · Plumas Lake Boulevard
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Turn right onto Algodon Road
604 ft · 26 sec · Algodon Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Algodon Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sacramento and Plumas Lake.
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.
CA 70 North
Keep slight right to continue on CA 70 North: Marysville, Oroville
12.1 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Sunny leaving Sacramento and Sunny near Plumas Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sacramento to Plumas Lake?
The road trip is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Rio Linda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Sacramento and 16.2 miles from Plumas Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:10 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.14 one way or $14.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sacramento and Sunny near Plumas Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Rio Linda
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
North Point Park
Roseville Transit
Roseville Utilities
Roseville Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rio Linda.
Sacramento (State Capitol), California
Sacramento Valley Station
Roseville station
Rocklin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sacramento and Plumas Lake. Straight-line distance: 30.53 mi (49.14 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 Plumas Lake
Located in Yuba County at an elevation of 46 feet, this census-designated place is situated in the Sacramento Valley south of Marysville.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0207300, -121.5580200 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plumas Lake (-121.55802, 39.02073)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $7.14 | $14.28 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $7.41 | $14.82 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $7.63 | $15.25 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $9.59 | $19.18 |
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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