How far is Valencia, CA from Sacramento, CA?
The driving distance from Valencia, CA to Sacramento, CA is about 348.5 miles (560.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 327.7 miles (527.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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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
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 35m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Fresno County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Valencia and Sacramento.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valencia and Sacramento.
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Start on the route
102 m · 26 sec
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Turn right
23 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Thornton Lane
48 m · 7 sec · Thornton Lane
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Turn left onto The Old Road
1.4 km · 2 min · The Old Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hasley Canyon Road
7 m · 1 sec · Hasley Canyon Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Hasley Canyon Road
534 ft · 12 sec · Hasley Canyon Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I 5 North: Sacramento
60 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 5 North: Sacramento
1406 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway
24.5 mi · 28 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
225.6 mi · 4 hr 2 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 Valencia 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
Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
226 mi · 04h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Clear leaving Valencia and Sunny near Sacramento.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Valencia to Sacramento?
The road trip is about 348.5 miles (560.8 km) and usually takes 05h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
San Joaquin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 174 miles from Valencia and 174.4 miles from Sacramento.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 327.7 miles (527.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:48 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $76.95 one way or $153.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Valencia and Sunny near Sacramento.
Stop Ideas Near San Joaquin
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 San Joaquin.
Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California
Fresno station
Madera
Lemoore, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valencia and Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 327.68 mi (527.35 km).
#1 Valencia
Situated within the Santa Clarita Valley of Los Angeles County at an elevation of 1,017 feet, this master-planned community is an integral part of the city of Santa Clarita.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.4436100, -118.6095300 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| 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: 561 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 20m |
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 | $6.26 | $76.95 | $153.90 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $79.87 | $159.75 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $82.21 | $164.42 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $103.40 | $206.79 |
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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