How far is Sonora, CA from Mariposa, CA?
The driving distance from Sonora, CA to Mariposa, CA is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 22m.
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.
Census-designated place in Tuolumne County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Haze then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sonora and Mariposa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sonora and Mariposa.
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Start on South Stewart Street
60 m · 7 sec · South Stewart Street
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Turn right onto Theall Street
49 m · 12 sec · Theall Street
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Turn left onto South Washington Street
74 m · 10 sec · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto Stockton Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Stockton Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
4.3 mi · 7 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
32 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2874 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Montezuma Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Montezuma Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Montezuma Road
8.4 mi · 10 min · Montezuma Road
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Turn right onto Golden Chain Highway
24.4 mi · 36 min · Golden Chain Highway
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Turn straight onto Golden Chain Highway
12.1 mi · 18 min · Golden Chain Highway
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Turn right onto Central Yosemite Highway
1.1 km · 2 min · Central Yosemite Highway
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Turn right onto 6th Street
65 m · 9 sec · 6th Street
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Turn right
41 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sonora and Mariposa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Golden Chain Highway
Turn right onto Golden Chain Highway
24.4 mi · 00h 36m
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.
Haze then Sunny leaving Sonora and Sunny near Mariposa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sonora to Mariposa?
The road trip is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
Tuolumne City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from Sonora and 27.8 miles from Mariposa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 PST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:46 PM PST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.26 one way or $22.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Haze then Sunny around Sonora and Sunny near Mariposa.
Stop Ideas Near Tuolumne City
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 Tuolumne City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sonora and Mariposa. Straight-line distance: 41.3 mi (66.47 km).
#1 Sonora
City in California
| Population | 4,833 |
| Coordinates | 37.9840900, -120.3821400 |
| Altitude | 544 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mariposa
Census-designated place in and the county seat of Mariposa County, California
| Population | 1,373 |
| Coordinates | 37.4849400, -119.9662800 |
| Altitude | 594 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mariposa (-119.96628, 37.48494)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $5.74 | $11.26 | $22.52 |
| Mid-grade | $5.97 | $11.70 | $23.39 |
| Premium | $6.17 | $12.09 | $24.18 |
| Diesel | $8.15 | $15.96 | $31.93 |
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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