How far is Sacramento, CA from Seaside, CA?
The driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Seaside, CA is about 183.3 miles (295 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.6 miles (221.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
A city in Alameda County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sacramento and Seaside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sacramento and Seaside.
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Start on 9th Street
2904 ft · 2 min · 9th Street
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Turn right onto P Street
2746 ft · 1 min · P Street
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Take the ramp straight toward US 50, I 5 South: South Lake Tahoe, San Francisco, Los Angeles
1146 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 50: South Lake Tahoe, San Francisco
912 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 50 West: San Francisco
2188 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital City Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Capital City Freeway
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Continue on Yolo Causeway
3.9 mi · 4 min · Yolo Causeway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
37.2 mi · 43 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 680: Benicia, San Jose
3211 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Luther E Gibson Freeway
12.4 mi · 14 min · Luther E Gibson Freeway
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Continue on Benicia-Martinez Bridge
8 mi · 9 min · Benicia-Martinez Bridge
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Keep slight right to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
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Continue on Donald D Doyle Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Donald D Doyle Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Donald D Doyle Highway
31.3 mi · 36 min · Donald D Doyle Highway
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Keep slight right
12 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 101: Los Angeles, San Francisco
1004 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 101 South: Los Angeles
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Bayshore Freeway
34.3 mi · 40 min · Bayshore Freeway
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Continue on El Camino Real
10 mi · 11 min · El Camino Real
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Take the exit slight right
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
2.3 mi · 3 min · El Camino Real
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 156 West: Castroville
1008 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 156 West
1373 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
15.8 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Fremont Boulevard, Del Monte Boulevard
1933 ft · 57 sec
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Continue on Fremont Boulevard
683 ft · 12 sec · Fremont Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Del Monte Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Del Monte Boulevard
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Turn right
40 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Contra Costa Street
107 m · 17 sec · Contra Costa Street
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Turn right onto Shasta Street
42 m · 6 sec · Shasta Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Shasta Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sacramento and Seaside.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
37.2 mi · 00h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Sacramento and Mostly Sunny near Seaside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sacramento to Seaside?
The road trip is about 183.3 miles (295 km) and usually takes 03h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pleasanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.7 miles from Sacramento and 91.7 miles from Seaside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.6 miles (221.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:48 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.33 one way or $74.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sacramento and Mostly Sunny near Seaside.
Stop Ideas Near Pleasanton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pleasanton.
Pleasanton, CA
Dublin-Pleasanton, California
Livermore, California
Livermore, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sacramento and Seaside. Straight-line distance: 137.55 mi (221.36 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 Seaside
City in California, USA
| Population | 34,115 |
| Coordinates | 36.6110700, -121.8516200 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Seaside (-121.85162, 36.61107)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 295 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.77 | $37.33 | $74.65 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $39.25 | $78.49 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $40.39 | $80.78 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $48.96 | $97.92 |
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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