How far is Sacramento, CA from Van Nuys, CA?
The driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Van Nuys, CA is about 370.2 miles (595.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 347.7 miles (559.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 48m.
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
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 Van Nuys.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sacramento and Van Nuys.
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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
236.6 mi · 4 hr 14 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right
58.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South
1354 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Van Nuys, Victory Boulevard
105 m · 29 sec
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Continue on Van Nuys
158 m · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Haskell Avenue
1017 ft · 29 sec · Haskell Avenue
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Turn left onto Victory Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Victory Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Victory Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sacramento and Van Nuys.
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
237 mi · 04h 14m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sacramento and Sunny near Van Nuys.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sacramento to Van Nuys?
The road trip is about 370.2 miles (595.7 km) and usually takes 06h 48m 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 185.2 miles from Sacramento and 184.9 miles from Van Nuys.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 347.7 miles (559.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 PDT. 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 $75.34 one way or $150.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sacramento and Sunny near Van Nuys.
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 Van Nuys. Straight-line distance: 347.66 mi (559.5 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 Van Nuys
Located in the central San Fernando Valley, this Los Angeles neighborhood is a densely populated area.
| Population | 136,443 |
| Coordinates | 34.18667, -118.44897 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
End: Van Nuys (-118.44897, 34.18667)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 596 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 37m |
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 | $75.34 | $150.69 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $79.22 | $158.44 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $81.53 | $163.07 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $98.83 | $197.65 |
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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