Sacramento, CA

California

25
Destinations

Sacramento, CA is a gateway to great road trips in 25 driving routes available. Browse 25 routes with drive times, distances, and gas costs.

Driving Times from Sacramento, CA

25 destinations

Short Drives — 1

Carson City, NV
131 miles
2h 22min

Long Distance — 24

Albany, NY
3232 miles
58h 45min
Annapolis, MD
3118 miles
56h 41min
Atlanta, GA
2707 miles
49h 13min
Augusta, ME
3461 miles
62h 55min
Austin, TX
1904 miles
34h 37min
Baton Rouge, LA
2346 miles
42h 39min
Bismarck, ND
1547 miles
28h 7min
Boise, ID
576 miles
10h 28min
Boston, MA
3412 miles
62h 2min
Charleston, WV
2781 miles
50h 33min
Cheyenne, WY
1170 miles
21h 16min
Columbia, SC
2934 miles
53h 20min
Columbus, OH
2658 miles
48h 19min
Concord, NH
3366 miles
61h 12min
Denver, CO
1152 miles
20h 56min
Des Moines, IA
1925 miles
35h
Dover, DE
3180 miles
57h 49min
Frankfort, KY
2561 miles
46h 33min
Harrisburg, PA
3065 miles
55h 43min
Hartford, CT
3318 miles
60h 19min
Helena, MT
951 miles
17h 17min
Indianapolis, IN
2446 miles
44h 28min
Jackson, MS
2347 miles
42h 40min
Jefferson City, MO
2050 miles
37h 16min

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Sacramento, CA from Albany, NY?
Sacramento, CA is approximately 131 miles from Carson City, NV, taking around 2h 22m.
What cities are within 3 hours of Sacramento, CA?
Carson City, NV is the only city within a 3-hour drive.
How many routes from Sacramento, CA?
Sacramento, CA has 25 routes in our database.

How Far Is Sacramento, CA from Major Cities?

Approximate road distances and non-stop drive times from Sacramento, CA to nearby major cities. The closest major hub is San Francisco, roughly 90 miles away by road.

San Francisco~90 mi · 1h 30m
San Jose~105 mi · 1h 45m
Fresno~190 mi · 3h 15m
Los Angeles~435 mi · 7h 30m
Las Vegas~465 mi · 8h

Estimates assume typical highway speeds without extended stops; actual times vary with traffic and weather.

Nearest Major Airports to Sacramento, CA

If part of the trip is by air, these are the closest major airports to Sacramento, CA by road:

Sacramento (SMF)~10 mi · 15 min
Oakland (OAK)~85 mi · 1h 30m

Airport drive times are door-to-terminal estimates — add time for parking and security.

Driving from Sacramento, CA: What to Know

Sacramento, CA, California makes a practical base for exploring the West Coast by car. Before a longer trip, give the vehicle a quick once-over — tire pressure, washer fluid, and wipers — and download offline maps, as coverage can thin out between towns on rural stretches. The main corridor for trips listed on this page is I-95, so check for construction or closures on that route before setting out.

All drive times on this page assume normal conditions. Gas cost estimates use a 30 MPG vehicle at current average fuel prices — a hybrid or EV can cut that cost roughly in half, and you can compare electric options on our EV trip pages.

Road Trips from Sacramento CA

Looking to hit the road from Sacramento CA? Browse 27 driving routes with detailed travel data including estimated drive times, mileage, and gas costs. From short trips under an hour to epic multi-day drives, Sacramento CA connects to destinations across the country. Click any route card for a full breakdown of the journey, including suggested stops, traffic estimates, toll information, and the recommended time of day to depart for the smoothest drive.