How far is San Andreas, CA from Sacramento, CA?

The driving distance from San Andreas, CA to Sacramento, CA is about 68.4 miles (110.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.4 mi
01h 19m
Flight
51.5 mi
82.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.5 mi
Kilometers
82.88 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.4 mi
Kilometers
110.08 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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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 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sacramento
Thu, Jun 4, 4:36 PM PDT
Return by in San Andreas
Thu, Jun 4, 5:55 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Andreas
2026-06-04T15:16
Arrive Sacramento
Thu, Jun 4, 4:36 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Andreas
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
Live Oak
CA

City in Sutter County, California, United States

From San Andreas
30.9 mi
00h 39m
To Sacramento
37.5 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Jun 4 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph WNW
Destination
96°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Jun 4 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between San Andreas and Sacramento.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Andreas and Sacramento.

  1. 1

    Start on East Saint Charles Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Saint Charles Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    16.3 mi · 25 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    7.8 mi · 12 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Jackson Road

    30.6 mi · 46 min · Jackson Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Folsom Boulevard

    4 mi · 7 min · Folsom Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Capitol Avenue

    124 m · 11 sec · Capitol Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 30th Street

    129 m · 14 sec · 30th Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto L Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · L Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 16th Street

    1265 ft · 33 sec · 16th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto I Street

    2891 ft · 1 min · I Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    22 m · 2 sec · 9th Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 9th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between San Andreas and Sacramento.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jackson Road
30.6 mi · 45%
East Saint Charles Street
17.4 mi · 25%
Folsom Boulevard
4.02 mi · 6%
L Street
1.07 mi · 2%
I Street
0.55 mi · 1%
16th Street
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

Jackson Road

Turn left onto Jackson Road

30.6 mi · 00h 46m

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
01h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
51.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Live Oak
00h 39m from San Andreas
Leave By
3:50 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving San Andreas and Sunny near Sacramento.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from San Andreas to Sacramento?

The road trip is about 68.4 miles (110.1 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Live Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from San Andreas and 37.5 miles from Sacramento.

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

The direct path is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 3:50 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.90 one way or $27.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Andreas and Sunny near Sacramento.

Stop Ideas Near Live Oak

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Live Oak, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Live Oak.

RAIL

Roseville station

35 mi away
201 Pacific Street
BUS

Elk Grove, California

36 mi away
Harbor Point Drive at Renwick Avenue
BUS

Placerville, California

36 mi away
Mosquito Rd. and Clay St.
RAIL

Rocklin

37 mi away
Rocklin Rd. and Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Andreas and Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 51.5 mi (82.88 km).

San Andreas

#1 San Andreas

Census-designated place in Calaveras County, California

Population2,783
Coordinates38.1960300, -120.6804900
Altitude310
CountryUnited States
Sacramento

#2 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
Start: East Saint Charles Street (-120.680464, 38.196073)
End: 9th Street (-121.49442, 38.581575)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.41 gal
9.14 L · about $13.90
Round trip
$27.81
4.82 gal · 18.28 L
Estimated CO2
21.4 kg one way
Round trip: 42.8 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $13.90 $27.81
Mid-grade $6.07 $14.62 $29.24
Premium $6.24 $15.05 $30.09
Diesel $7.57 $18.24 $36.47

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 · Jun 04, 2026

There is no time difference between San Andreas and Sacramento. The current time is 15:16:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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