How far is Sacramento, CA from Pollock Pines, CA?
The driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Pollock Pines, CA is about 57.7 miles (92.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sacramento and Pollock Pines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sacramento and Pollock Pines.
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Start on 9th Street
106 m · 17 sec · 9th Street
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Turn left onto J Street
2493 ft · 56 sec · J Street
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Turn right onto 15th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · 15th Street
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Turn left onto X Street
122 m · 9 sec · X Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 80 East, CA 99 South: Reno, Placerville, Fresno
1287 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital City Freeway
1856 ft · 23 sec · Capital City Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on El Dorado Freeway
54.5 mi · 1 hr 4 min · El Dorado Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sly Park Road
976 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Sly Park Road
808 ft · 22 sec · Sly Park Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pony Express Trail
2928 ft · 1 min · Pony Express Trail
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Turn right onto Laurel Drive
44 m · 6 sec · Laurel Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Laurel Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sacramento and Pollock Pines.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
El Dorado Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on El Dorado Freeway
54.5 mi · 01h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Sacramento and Sunny near Pollock Pines.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sacramento to Pollock Pines?
The road trip is about 57.7 miles (92.9 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Cameron Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Sacramento and 28.9 miles from Pollock Pines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.77 one way or $23.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sacramento and Sunny near Pollock Pines.
Stop Ideas Near Cameron Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Citrus Heights City Hall
Roseville Transit
Sunrise Recreation and Park District
City of Rocklin Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cameron Park.
Placerville, California
Rocklin
Auburn
Roseville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sacramento and Pollock Pines. Straight-line distance: 50.55 mi (81.35 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 Pollock Pines
Census designated place
| Population | 6,871 |
| Coordinates | 38.7615800, -120.5861100 |
| Altitude | 1198 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pollock Pines (-120.58611, 38.76158)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $11.77 | $23.54 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $12.37 | $24.75 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $12.74 | $25.47 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $15.44 | $30.87 |
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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