How far is Sacramento, CA from Redwood Shores, CA?

The driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Redwood Shores, CA is about 109.4 miles (176 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.3 miles (134.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
109.39 mi
02h 15m
Flight
83.31 mi
134.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.31 mi
Kilometers
134.08 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.39 mi
Kilometers
176.05 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Redwood Shores
Thu, Oct 15, 7:45 PM PDT
Return by in Sacramento
Thu, Oct 15, 10:00 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sacramento
2026-10-15T17:29
Arrive Redwood Shores
Thu, Oct 15, 7:45 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:58 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
Vallejo
CA

The second most populous city in Solano County, California.

From Sacramento
54.7 mi
01h 07m
To Redwood Shores
54.7 mi
01h 07m

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
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sacramento and Redwood Shores.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sacramento and Redwood Shores.

  1. 1

    Start on 9th Street

    2904 ft · 2 min · 9th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto P Street

    2746 ft · 1 min · P Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward US 50, I 5 South: South Lake Tahoe, San Francisco, Los Angeles

    1146 ft · 17 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50: South Lake Tahoe, San Francisco

    912 ft · 12 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on US 50 West: San Francisco

    2188 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Capital City Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Capital City Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Yolo Causeway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Yolo Causeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    50.1 mi · 58 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Carquinez Bridge

    1.6 km · 1 min · Carquinez Bridge

  10. 10

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    1847 ft · 24 sec · Eastshore Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Linus F. Claeys Freeway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Linus F. Claeys Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    14 mi · 16 min · Eastshore Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward San Francisco

    1.3 km · 1 min · Eastshore Freeway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1941 ft · 33 sec · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1959 ft · 33 sec · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Route 80

    1438 ft · 24 sec · Route 80

  18. 18

    Continue on Route 80

    1.2 km · 1 min · Route 80

  19. 19

    Continue on Route 80

    1893 ft · 32 sec · Route 80

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on US 101 South: San Jose

    1488 ft · 25 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto James Lick Freeway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · James Lick Freeway

  22. 22

    Continue on Bayshore Freeway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Bayshore Freeway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Bayshore Freeway

    11.1 mi · 13 min · Bayshore Freeway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Ralston Avenue, Marine Parkway

    155 m · 12 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Ralston Avenue

    1050 ft · 28 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Marine Parkway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Marine Parkway

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Bridge Parkway

    2622 ft · 1 min · Bridge Parkway

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Redwood Shores Parkway

    2188 ft · 1 min · Redwood Shores Parkway

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Marlin Drive

    895 ft · 37 sec · Marlin Drive

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marlin Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sacramento and Redwood Shores.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
56.3 mi · 52%
Bayshore Freeway
16.3 mi · 15%
Eastshore Freeway
14.8 mi · 14%
James Lick Freeway
4.29 mi · 4%
Yolo Causeway
3.88 mi · 4%
Linus F. Claeys Freeway
3.42 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

50.1 mi · 00h 58m

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
02h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.1 mi
83.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vallejo
01h 07m from Sacramento
Leave By
1:58 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sacramento and Sunny near Redwood Shores.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sacramento to Redwood Shores?

The road trip is about 109.4 miles (176 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Vallejo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.7 miles from Sacramento and 54.7 miles from Redwood Shores.

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

The direct path is about 83.3 miles (134.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 1:58 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.17 one way or $48.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sacramento and Sunny near Redwood Shores.

Stop Ideas Near Vallejo

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 Vallejo and the surrounding midpoint area.
BikeLink : Richmond City Hall
Scenic stop 14.5 mi away

BikeLink : Richmond City Hall

Richmond , CA
450 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804, United States
Rating 4.0/5 32 reviews Parking lot for bicycles
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 14.5 mi away

Richmond Building Inspections

Richmond , CA
450 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804, United States
Rating 1.8/5 6 reviews Local government office
Old Maple Hall
Nearby stop 13.2 mi away

Old Maple Hall

San Pablo , CA
13831 San Pablo Ave, San Pablo, CA 94806, United States
Rating 4.7/5 48 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vallejo.

BUS

Vallejo, California

3 mi away
4355 Sonoma Blvd.
BUS

Marine World (Seasonal), Vallejo, California

4 mi away
Highway 37 and Fairgrounds Drive
RAIL

Martinez station

14 mi away
601 Marina Vista Ave.
RAIL

Richmond station

21 mi away
1700 Nevin Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sacramento and Redwood Shores. Straight-line distance: 83.31 mi (134.08 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 Redwood Shores

Situated along the western edge of San Francisco Bay in San Mateo County, this master-planned community sits at an average elevation of seven feet on reclaimed tidal marshland.

Population0
Coordinates37.5318800, -122.2480200
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Sacramento (-121.4944, 38.58157)
End: Redwood Shores (-122.24802, 37.53188)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 176 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.86 gal
14.61 L · about $24.17
Round trip
$48.33
7.72 gal · 29.22 L
Estimated CO2
34.3 kg one way
Round trip: 68.6 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $24.17 $48.33
Mid-grade $6.50 $25.09 $50.17
Premium $6.69 $25.82 $51.64
Diesel $8.41 $32.47 $64.95

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 Redwood Shores. The current time is 17:29:32.

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.