How far is Sacramento, CA from Summerland, CA?
The driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Summerland, CA is about 389.8 miles (627.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 306.1 miles (492.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 36m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sacramento and Summerland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sacramento and Summerland.
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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 right to continue on I 5 South: Los Angeles
2877 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
59.4 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
1.2 km · 49 sec · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
138.4 mi · 2 hr 28 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 269: Lassen Avenue
1419 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto South Lassen Avenue
2081 ft · 34 sec · South Lassen Avenue
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Continue on Skyline Boulevard
5.6 mi · 9 min · Skyline Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Laneva Boulevard
9.3 mi · 13 min · East Laneva Boulevard
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Turn right
18.7 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight right
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
24.5 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit left toward US 101
940 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
28.6 mi · 33 min · El Camino Real
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Continue on Cabrillo Highway
11.8 mi · 14 min · Cabrillo Highway
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Continue on El Camino Real
44.8 mi · 52 min · El Camino Real
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 154: Los Olivos, Lake Cachuma
1266 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Chumash Highway
6.4 mi · 10 min · Chumash Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Chumash Highway
39 m · 2 sec · Chumash Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Chumash Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Chumash Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Chumash Highway
35 m · 2 sec · Chumash Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Chumash Highway
23.9 mi · 33 min · Chumash Highway
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 101 South
1206 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
9.6 mi · 11 min · El Camino Real
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Take the exit slight right toward Summerland
1180 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Evans Avenue
85 m · 11 sec · Evans Avenue
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Turn right onto Ortega Hill Road
114 m · 13 sec · Ortega Hill Road
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Continue on Lillie Avenue
978 ft · 41 sec · Lillie Avenue
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Turn left onto Valencia Road
99 m · 18 sec · Valencia Road
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Turn right onto Banner Avenue
34 m · 5 sec · Banner Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Banner Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sacramento and Summerland.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Westside Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
138 mi · 02h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Sacramento and Sunny near Summerland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sacramento to Summerland?
The road trip is about 389.8 miles (627.3 km) and usually takes 07h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Huron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 194.8 miles from Sacramento and 195 miles from Summerland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 306.1 miles (492.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.7 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 7:30 AM PST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $79.04 one way or $158.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 122.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sacramento and Sunny near Summerland.
Stop Ideas Near Huron
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 Huron.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sacramento and Summerland. Straight-line distance: 306.14 mi (492.68 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 Summerland
Situated on coastal hills sloping toward the Pacific Ocean in Santa Barbara County, this community lies at an elevation of 121 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.4213800, -119.5965200 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
End: Summerland (-119.59652, 34.42138)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 627 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 51m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.74 | $79.04 | $158.07 |
| Mid-grade | $5.97 | $82.12 | $164.24 |
| Premium | $6.17 | $84.89 | $169.77 |
| Diesel | $8.15 | $112.08 | $224.15 |
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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