Origin
Florin, CA
Late night in Florin on Tuesday
Local time
2:19 AM
PDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Florin, CA to Sacramento, 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
15m
Distance
10 mi
16 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Florin, CA
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Sacramento, CA
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Florin to Sacramento covers a quick 10-mile distance, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. You can expect to spend about 15 minutes behind the wheel, navigating a mix of local roads and freeway segments. With a fuel budget of just $2, this is an incredibly economical commute within the Pacific Coast region. Because both locations are situated in California, you will remain within the same state throughout the entire journey. This route is straightforward and best suited for those looking for a rapid connection between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Sacramento Freeway | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| Florin Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| L Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| I Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Capital City Freeway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 16th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 30th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 9th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Sacramento Freeway
— 4.5 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florin, CA and Sacramento, CA.
1
Start on Florin Road
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Florin Road
2
Continue on Florin Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Florin Road
Use the uturn lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward CA 99 North: Sacramento
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Merge onto CA 99
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
South Sacramento Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on Capital City Freeway
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
·
Capital City Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 7A
Toward N Street
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn left onto 30th Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
30th Street
8
Turn left onto L Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
L Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Turn right onto US 40 Historic
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
16th Street
10
Turn left onto I Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Turn left onto 9th Street
71 ft
·
1 sec
·
9th Street
12
Arrive at destination
9th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 2.4 and 9.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward CA 99 North: Sacramento
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CA 99 North: Sacramento
5
2.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
CA 99 / South Sacramento Freeway
Merge onto CA 99 / South Sacramento Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
7.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward N Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 7A
Toward N Street
5
8.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
L Street
Turn left onto L Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
9.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I Street
Turn left onto I Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.30 one way
$4.60 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $2.37 | $4.74 |
| premium | $6.18 | $2.43 | $4.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Late night in Sacramento on Tuesday
Local time
2:19 AM
PDT
Current temp
51°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
15m 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?
This 10-mile journey features a mixed-drive profile, splitting your time between city streets and highway transit. You will spend roughly 50% of your time on the highway, with your longest uninterrupted stretch lasting 4.5 miles on the South Sacramento Freeway. As you transition from the local atmosphere of Florin Road onto the faster-moving South Sacramento Freeway, the pace of the drive shifts noticeably. Navigating onto L Street marks the final leg of the trip, bringing you into the heart of Sacramento. Expect a blend of fast-paced freeway driving and standard urban maneuvering as you complete the trek.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.5 mi on South Sacramento Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 10 miles you will encounter 9 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 2.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (CA 99 / South Sacramento Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
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 15m. Total distance: 10 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.5 miles on South Sacramento Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Sacramento, CA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 2.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (CA 99 / South Sacramento Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 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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