Origin
Bayliss, CA
Morning in Bayliss on Tuesday
Local time
8:21 AM
PDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bayliss, CA to Hamilton City, CA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
13.4 mi
22 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bayliss, CA
Tori Pezzulla❤️
Hamilton City, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
This short 13.4-mile drive from Bayliss, CA, to Hamilton City, CA, can easily be completed in about 22 minutes, making it a perfect addition to any Pacific Coast trip. With an estimated fuel cost of just $3, this route is incredibly budget-friendly. It's a straightforward journey, best tackled as a single-day excursion rather than requiring an overnight stay. The main roads you'll follow include CA 45, Bayliss Blue Gum Road, and West 4th Street, offering a quick connection between these two California communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CA 45 | 11.1 mi | 16m |
| Bayliss Blue Gum Road | 2 mi | 5m |
| West 4th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CA 45
— 11.1 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bayliss, CA and Hamilton City, CA.
1
Start on Bayliss Blue Gum Road
2.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Bayliss Blue Gum Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto CA 45
11 mi
·
16 min
·
CA 45
3
Turn right onto West 4th Street
0.2 mi
·
58 sec
·
West 4th Street
4
Arrive at destination
West 4th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 13.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
CA 45
At end of road, turn left onto CA 45
Navigation decision point
4
13.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
West 4th Street
Turn right onto West 4th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.08 one way
$6.16 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $3.17 | $6.35 |
| premium | $6.18 | $3.26 | $6.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.17 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Hamilton City, CA
Morning in Hamilton City on Tuesday
Local time
8:21 AM
PDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
22m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
The drive is overwhelmingly highway-focused, with 83% of the journey on main roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of uninterrupted driving for 11.1 miles along CA 45, providing a consistent pace. This route offers a predominantly highway feel, allowing for efficient travel without many interruptions. As you transition through these stretches, expect a steady and predictable driving experience.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
4 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.1 mi on CA 45.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CA 45 and Bayliss Blue Gum Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near CA 45.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bayliss, CA to Hamilton City, CA is easy. At 22m with 83% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (CA 45): Navigation decision point; at 13.2 miles (West 4th Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Hamilton City, CA
Full guide →Founded 1906
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 13.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.1 miles on CA 45. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (CA 45): Navigation decision point; at 13.2 miles (West 4th Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hamilton City, CA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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