Origin
Cameron Park, CA
Morning in Cameron Park on Sunday
Local time
10:26 AM
PDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cameron Park, CA to Sacramento, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
32.2 mi
52 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cameron Park, CA
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Sacramento, CA
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Trip Overview
This 33.3-mile journey from Cameron Park, CA to Sacramento, CA takes approximately 37 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads like Knollwood Drive and Cambridge Road before merging onto US 50 West for the final stretch. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $8, this drive offers a straightforward and efficient way to travel between these two points within California's Pacific Coast region. The route is characterized by frequent turns, so staying alert is key to a smooth experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 50 | 28.8 mi | 32m |
| 16th Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Cambridge Road | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| I Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Montclair Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Knollwood Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 9th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 50
— 28.8 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cameron Park, CA and Sacramento, CA.
1
Start on Montclair Road
418 ft
·
23 sec
·
Montclair Road
2
Turn left onto Knollwood Drive
203 ft
·
7 sec
·
Knollwood Drive
3
Turn left onto Cambridge Road
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Cambridge Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward US 50 West: Sacramento
5
Merge onto US 50
29 mi
·
32 min
·
US 50
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 5
Toward CA 160: 16th Street
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn right onto 16th Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
16th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Turn left onto I Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Turn left onto 9th Street
71 ft
·
1 sec
·
9th Street
10
Arrive at destination
9th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 31.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Knollwood Drive
Turn left onto Knollwood Drive
Navigation decision point
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 50
Merge onto US 50
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
30.3 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward CA 160: 16th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5
Toward CA 160: 16th Street
5
30.5 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
16th Street
Turn right onto 16th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
31.6 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
I Street
Turn left onto I Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.40 one way
$14.80 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $7.63 | $15.25 |
| premium | $6.18 | $7.83 | $15.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.11 | $14.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.38 | $1.55 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.82 | $1.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.51 | $2.06 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Sacramento, CA
Morning in Sacramento on Sunday
Local time
10:26 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Sunny
SSW 6 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 14 at 11:57AM PDT until April 15 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 14 at 9:35AM PDT until April 15 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
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
2 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
41m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a "turn-heavy local drive" for much of this 33.3-mile trip, with no highway driving contributing to the overall experience. This means you'll be navigating residential streets and local thoroughfares for the entirety of your journey. The constant changes in direction require your full attention behind the wheel. While there isn't a "longest stretch" of uninterrupted driving due to the nature of the route, the transitions between Knollwood Drive, Cambridge Road, and the eventual merge onto US 50 West define its character.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.8 mi on US 50.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 50 and 16th Street. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Knollwood Drive.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 32.2 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Knollwood Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (US 50): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Cameron Park, CA
Full guide →Arriving in Sacramento, CA
Full guide →Founded 1849
Sacramento is the state capital of California in the United States. It is the regional center for the Greater Sacramento metropolitan area, which dominates much of the surrounding Sacramento Valley and stretches into parts of Gold Country. Sacramento is the oldest incorporated city in California, settled between the confluences of the Sacramento and American rivers. The city has been the site of many important historic events that have shaped California and U.S. history, most notably the California Gold Rush and location of the original terminus of the First Transcontinental Railroad. Much of this historical legacy has been preserved, especially in the historic Old Sacramento district, where buildings and railroads from that era continue to attract visitors. However, Sacramento is not a city that is stuck in the past. As the capital of the most populous U.S.
Top landmarks
- • California State Capitol — state capitol building of the U.S. state of California
- • Crocker Art Museum — art museum in Sacramento, California
- • Sacramento Valley Station — main railroad and light rail station in Sacramento, California
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 41m. Total distance: 32.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.8 miles on US 50. 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 0.1 miles (Knollwood Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (US 50): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sacramento, 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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