How far is Sacramento, CA from West Menlo Park, CA?

The driving distance from Sacramento, CA to West Menlo Park, CA is about 116.4 miles (187.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.2 miles (141.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
116.43 mi
02h 27m
Flight
88.2 mi
141.95 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.2 mi
Kilometers
141.95 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.43 mi
Kilometers
187.38 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Menlo Park
Sun, Apr 19, 1:05 AM PDT
Return by in Sacramento
Sun, Apr 19, 3:32 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sacramento
2026-04-18T22:38
Arrive West Menlo Park
Sun, Apr 19, 1:05 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:36 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sacramento
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Vallejo
CA

The second most populous city in Solano County, California.

From Sacramento
58.2 mi
01h 13m
To West Menlo Park
58.2 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sacramento and West Menlo Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sacramento and West Menlo Park.

  1. 1

    Start on 9th Street

    2904 ft · 2 min · 9th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto P Street

    2746 ft · 1 min · P Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward US 50, I 5 South: South Lake Tahoe, San Francisco, Los Angeles

    1146 ft · 17 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50: South Lake Tahoe, San Francisco

    912 ft · 12 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on US 50 West: San Francisco

    2188 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Capital City Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Capital City Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Yolo Causeway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Yolo Causeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    50.1 mi · 58 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Carquinez Bridge

    1.6 km · 1 min · Carquinez Bridge

  10. 10

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    1847 ft · 24 sec · Eastshore Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Linus F. Claeys Freeway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Linus F. Claeys Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    14 mi · 16 min · Eastshore Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward San Francisco

    1.3 km · 1 min · Eastshore Freeway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1941 ft · 33 sec · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1959 ft · 33 sec · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Route 80

    1438 ft · 24 sec · Route 80

  18. 18

    Continue on Route 80

    1.2 km · 1 min · Route 80

  19. 19

    Continue on Route 80

    1893 ft · 32 sec · Route 80

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on US 101 South: San Jose

    1488 ft · 25 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto James Lick Freeway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · James Lick Freeway

  22. 22

    Continue on Bayshore Freeway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Bayshore Freeway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Bayshore Freeway

    15.1 mi · 17 min · Bayshore Freeway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 84 West: Woodside Road, Seaport Boulevard

    849 ft · 16 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 84 West: Woodside Road

    1329 ft · 33 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on Woodside Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Woodside Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Woodside Road

    2484 ft · 1 min · Woodside Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Alameda de las Pulgas

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Alameda de las Pulgas

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Ashton Avenue

    90 m · 18 sec · Ashton Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left

    36 m · 9 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sacramento and West Menlo Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
31 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
56.3 mi · 48%
Bayshore Freeway
20.3 mi · 17%
Eastshore Freeway
14.8 mi · 13%
James Lick Freeway
4.29 mi · 4%
Yolo Causeway
3.88 mi · 3%
Linus F. Claeys Freeway
3.42 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.2 mi
88.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vallejo
01h 13m from Sacramento
Leave By
1:36 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sacramento and Sunny near West Menlo Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sacramento to West Menlo Park?

The road trip is about 116.4 miles (187.4 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Vallejo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.2 miles from Sacramento and 58.2 miles from West Menlo Park.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 88.2 miles (141.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 1:36 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.71 one way or $47.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sacramento and Sunny near West Menlo Park.

Stop Ideas Near Vallejo

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Vallejo and the surrounding midpoint area.
BikeLink : Richmond City Hall
Scenic stop 11.4 mi away

BikeLink : Richmond City Hall

Richmond , CA
450 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804, United States
Rating 4.0/5 32 reviews Parking lot for bicycles
Berkeley Community Media
Practical stop 14.6 mi away

Berkeley Community Media

Berkeley , CA
2239 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Berkeley, CA 94704, United States
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews Television station,City government office,Video production service
El Cerrito City Hall
Meeting point 11.9 mi away

El Cerrito City Hall

El Cerrito , CA
10890 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530, United States
Rating 4.6/5 9 reviews City government office
Old Maple Hall
Nearby stop 10.1 mi away

Old Maple Hall

San Pablo , CA
13831 San Pablo Ave, San Pablo, CA 94806, United States
Rating 4.7/5 48 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vallejo.

BUS

Vallejo, California

3 mi away
4355 Sonoma Blvd.
BUS

Marine World (Seasonal), Vallejo, California

4 mi away
Highway 37 and Fairgrounds Drive
RAIL

Martinez station

14 mi away
601 Marina Vista Ave.
RAIL

Richmond station

21 mi away
1700 Nevin Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sacramento and West Menlo Park. Straight-line distance: 88.2 mi (141.95 km).

Sacramento

#1 Sacramento

The sixth most populous city in California and the center of the Sacramento metropolitan area.

Population512,838
Coordinates38.5815700, -121.4944000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
West Menlo Park

#2 West Menlo Park

Census-designated place in San Mateo County, California

Population3,659
Coordinates37.4335500, -122.2030200
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Sacramento (-121.4944, 38.58157)
End: West Menlo Park (-122.20302, 37.43355)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.11 gal
15.55 L · about $23.71
Round trip
$47.42
8.22 gal · 31.1 L
Estimated CO2
36.5 kg one way
Round trip: 73.1 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $23.71 $47.42
Mid-grade $6.07 $24.93 $49.86
Premium $6.24 $25.66 $51.32
Diesel $7.57 $31.10 $62.20

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Sacramento and West Menlo Park. The current time is 22:38:27.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.