How far is Sacramento, CA from Sebastopol, CA?
The driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Sebastopol, CA is about 73.9 miles (119 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sacramento and Sebastopol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sacramento and Sebastopol.
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Start on 9th Street
106 m · 17 sec · 9th Street
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Turn left onto J Street
2894 ft · 1 min · J Street
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Turn left onto 16th Street
3237 ft · 1 min · 16th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on 16th Street
2964 ft · 58 sec · 16th Street
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Continue on North Sacramento Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · North Sacramento Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Capital City Freeway
4.9 mi · 5 min · Capital City Freeway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Alan S. Hart Freeway
16.9 mi · 19 min · Alan S. Hart Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 49 North: Grass Valley, Placerville
943 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Grass Valley Highway
5.8 mi · 9 min · Grass Valley Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Grass Valley Highway
36 m · 3 sec · Grass Valley Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Grass Valley Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Grass Valley Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Grass Valley Highway
36 m · 3 sec · Grass Valley Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Grass Valley Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Grass Valley Highway
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Continue on State Highway 49
18.9 mi · 25 min · State Highway 49
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Take the exit slight right toward Broad Street
1025 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Broad Street
1652 ft · 39 sec · Broad Street
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Continue on West Broad Street
2260 ft · 54 sec · West Broad Street
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Turn left
10.9 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto Pleasant Valley Road
1077 ft · 32 sec · Pleasant Valley Road
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Turn right onto Sweetland Road
1.1 mi · 4 min · Sweetland Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Sweetland Road
1865 ft · 1 min · Sweetland Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sweetland Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sacramento and Sebastopol.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 49
Continue on State Highway 49
18.9 mi · 00h 25m
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 Sebastopol.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sacramento to Sebastopol?
The road trip is about 73.9 miles (119 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
North Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37 miles from Sacramento and 37 miles from Sebastopol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 3:10 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.06 one way or $30.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sacramento and Sunny near Sebastopol.
Stop Ideas Near North Auburn
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 North Auburn.
Auburn
Rocklin
Colfax
Roseville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sacramento and Sebastopol. Straight-line distance: 57.58 mi (92.66 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 Sebastopol
City in Sonoma County, California, United States of America
| Population | 7,593 |
| Coordinates | 39.3626700, -121.1210700 |
| Altitude | 583 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sebastopol (-121.12107, 39.36267)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 119 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $15.06 | $30.11 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $15.83 | $31.66 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $16.29 | $32.59 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $19.75 | $39.50 |
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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