How far is Sacramento, CA from Tamalpais Valley, CA?
The driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Tamalpais Valley, CA is about 88.1 miles (141.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.
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.
City in Solano County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sacramento and Tamalpais Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sacramento and Tamalpais Valley.
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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
50.1 mi · 58 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Carquinez Bridge
1.6 km · 1 min · Carquinez Bridge
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Continue on Eastshore Freeway
1847 ft · 24 sec · Eastshore Freeway
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Continue on Linus F. Claeys Freeway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Linus F. Claeys Freeway
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Continue on Eastshore Freeway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Eastshore Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward San Rafael, Fitzgerald Drive
1373 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Richmond Parkway
5.1 mi · 6 min · Richmond Parkway
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Turn slight right onto Castro Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Castro Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 580 West: San Rafael
1392 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto John T. Knox Freeway
5.6 mi · 8 min · John T. Knox Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
2256 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard East
1.5 mi · 3 min · Sir Francis Drake Boulevard East
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 101 South: San Francisco
1460 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway
4.2 mi · 6 min · Redwood Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 1 North: Stinson Beach
992 ft · 57 sec
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Turn sharp right
648 ft · 24 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Shoreline Highway
2825 ft · 1 min · Shoreline Highway
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Continue on Shoreline Highway
1.3 km · 2 min · Shoreline Highway
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Turn left onto Maple Street
10 m · 6 sec · Maple Street
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Turn right onto Northern Avenue
1695 ft · 1 min · Northern Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Northern Avenue
1229 ft · 54 sec · Northern Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northern Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sacramento and Tamalpais Valley.
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
50.1 mi · 00h 58m
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 Tamalpais Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sacramento to Tamalpais Valley?
The road trip is about 88.1 miles (141.8 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?
Suisun is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44 miles from Sacramento and 44.1 miles from Tamalpais Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 2:42 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.47 one way or $38.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sacramento and Sunny near Tamalpais Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Suisun
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 Suisun.
Suisun–Fairfield station
Marine World (Seasonal), Vallejo, California
Vallejo, California
Martinez station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sacramento and Tamalpais Valley. Straight-line distance: 74.89 mi (120.52 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 Tamalpais Valley
Located in Marin County at an elevation of 108 feet, this unincorporated community sits at the southeastern base of Mount Tamalpais.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.8796500, -122.5458100 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tamalpais Valley (-122.54581, 37.87965)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 142 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $6.26 | $19.47 | $38.94 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $20.21 | $40.42 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $20.80 | $41.61 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $26.16 | $52.33 |
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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