How far is Summerland, CA from Sacramento, CA?
The driving distance from Summerland, CA to Sacramento, CA is about 390 miles (627.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 306.1 miles (492.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 06h 35m.
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.
Small city in Fresno County, California
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 Summerland and Sacramento.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Summerland and Sacramento.
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Start on Banner Avenue
558 ft · 32 sec · Banner Avenue
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Turn left onto Colville Street
98 m · 16 sec · Colville Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lillie Avenue
528 ft · 18 sec · Lillie Avenue
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Continue on Ortega Hill Road
1014 ft · 39 sec · Ortega Hill Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 101 North
611 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
9.3 mi · 11 min · El Camino Real
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 154: State Street, Cachuma Lake
1127 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on Calle Real
1672 ft · 40 sec · Calle Real
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Turn right onto Chumash Highway
23.9 mi · 33 min · Chumash Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Chumash Highway
35 m · 2 sec · Chumash Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Chumash Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Chumash Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Chumash Highway
43 m · 2 sec · Chumash Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Chumash Highway
6.3 mi · 10 min · Chumash Highway
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Take the ramp right toward US 101 North
1138 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
85.2 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 46 East: Fresno, Bakersfield
1044 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right
24.4 mi · 29 min
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn slight right
149 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight right
19.4 mi · 26 min
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Turn left
9.3 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto Skyline Boulevard
5.6 mi · 9 min · Skyline Boulevard
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Continue on South Lassen Avenue
2873 ft · 52 sec · South Lassen Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 5 North
1031 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
126.3 mi · 2 hr 15 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
25.5 mi · 28 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep left to continue on Westside Freeway
47.5 mi · 53 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward J Street, Downtown
1300 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto J Street
822 ft · 25 sec · J Street
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Turn left onto 5th Street
814 ft · 19 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto H Street
1602 ft · 40 sec · H Street
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Turn right onto 9th Street
149 m · 15 sec · 9th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 9th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Summerland and Sacramento.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Westside Freeway
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
126 mi · 02h 15m
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.
Sunny leaving Summerland and Sunny near Sacramento.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Summerland to Sacramento?
The road trip is about 390 miles (627.7 km) and usually takes 06h 35m 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 194.9 miles from Summerland and 195.2 miles from Sacramento.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 306.1 miles (492.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.9 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PST. 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 $79.04 one way or $158.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 122.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Summerland and Sunny near Sacramento.
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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Hanford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Summerland and Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 306.14 mi (492.68 km).
#1 Summerland
Situated on coastal hills sloping toward the Pacific Ocean in Santa Barbara County, this community lies at an elevation of 121 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.4213800, -119.5965200 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: 9th Street (-121.49442, 38.581575)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 628 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 51m |
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 | $79.04 | $158.07 |
| Mid-grade | $5.97 | $82.12 | $164.24 |
| Premium | $6.17 | $84.89 | $169.77 |
| Diesel | $8.15 | $112.08 | $224.15 |
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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