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Trip from Hayward, CA to Sacramento, CA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 56m

Distance

96.5 mi

155 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 48m ★
6 AM
1h 56m
8 AM
2h 13m
10 AM
2h 2m
12 PM
2h 0m
3 PM
2h 3m
5 PM
2h 12m
8 PM
1h 51m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Alameda County, California, United States

Hayward, CA

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capital city of the U.S. state of California and seat of Sacramento County

Sacramento, CA

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Trip Overview

This 96.5-mile drive from Hayward, CA to Sacramento, CA takes about 1 hour and 56 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily travel on major highways, including Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, MacArthur Freeway, and Eastshore Freeway. With a fuel cost estimated at $22, it's an economical journey. The drive is mostly on interstates, so expect a steady pace. Since it's a relatively short trip within the same state and region, you won't need an overnight stay, offering flexibility for when you depart and return.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

48.2 miles from Hayward, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 50.2 mi 58m
MacArthur Freeway 16 mi 18m
Eastshore Freeway 14.3 mi 16m
Yolo Causeway 3.7 mi 4m
Linus F. Claeys Freeway 3.5 mi 3m
Capital City Freeway 3.3 mi 3m
Foothill Boulevard 1.4 mi 2m
Carquinez Bridge 1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway — 50.2 mi, about 58m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hayward, CA and Sacramento, CA.

1

Start on Mission Boulevard

234 ft · 9 sec · Mission Boulevard
2

Turn right

181 ft · 14 sec
3

Turn slight right onto CA 92

240 ft · 7 sec · Jackson Street
4

Continue on Foothill Boulevard

1.4 mi · 2 min · Foothill Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
5

Take the ramp

0.9 mi · 1 min
Toward I 580 West: Oakland Use the straight lane.
6

Merge onto I 580

7.7 mi · 8 min · MacArthur Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 580

8.3 mi · 9 min · MacArthur Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on I 80; I 580

3.3 mi · 4 min · Eastshore Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

7.4 mi · 8 min · Eastshore Freeway
Toward I 80 East: Vallejo, Sacramento Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on I 80

3.2 mi · 3 min · Eastshore Freeway
Exit 21 Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11

Continue on I 80

3.5 mi · 3 min · Linus F. Claeys Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on I 80

0.3 mi · 26 sec · Eastshore Freeway
13

Continue on I 80

1.0 mi · 1 min · Carquinez Bridge
14

Continue on I 80

14 mi · 16 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
15

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

27 mi · 31 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

8.4 mi · 9 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Continue on I 80

3.7 mi · 4 min · Yolo Causeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Keep slight left at fork onto US 50; I 80 Business

3.3 mi · 3 min · Capital City Freeway
Exit 82 Toward Sacramento, South Lake Tahoe Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 13 sec
Exit 4A Toward I 5 North, I 5 South: Redding, Los Angeles Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Exit 4A Toward I 5 North: Redding Use the slight left lane.
21

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 14 sec
Exit 4A Toward I 5 North: Redding
22

Merge onto I 5

0.6 mi · 44 sec · Westside Freeway
23

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 34 sec
Exit 519B Toward J Street, Downtown Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Turn right onto J Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · J Street
25

Turn left onto 5th Street

0.2 mi · 19 sec · 5th Street
Use the straight lane.
26

Turn right onto H Street

0.3 mi · 40 sec · H Street
27

Turn right onto 9th Street

490 ft · 15 sec · 9th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
28

Arrive at destination

9th Street

Trip Plan

Given the 1 hour and 56-minute duration, this trip is easily manageable in a single day, so you can choose your departure time based on traffic patterns. Aim to leave Hayward earlier in the morning to avoid peak commute times. With a fuel cost around $22, you'll want to ensure your tank is sufficiently full before you depart, as major stops aren't factored into this short journey. Keep an eye on the longest stretch of 50.2 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway; plan any brief stops before or after this segment to maintain momentum.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 48.2 miles from Hayward, CA, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.2 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 21 miles or 27m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 48.2 miles or 59m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 34m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sacramento, CA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Hayward, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Hayward, CA

This is one driving day of about 96.5 miles and 1h 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Hayward, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 50.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Contra Costa County, California, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Richmond, CA

48 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Berkeley, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Vallejo, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 48.2 miles from Hayward, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

Old Sacramento Waterfront

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Sacramento, California

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19169705226

Visit website

Butcher & Barrel

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Sacramento, California

0.2 mi

Best coffee break · early in the drive

Roaming Bean Coffee

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Berkeley, California

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch · 25min in 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 8:30 am–1 pm

+19252572672

Visit website

Anchor & Tree Coffee Roasting Co

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Sacramento, California

0.7 mi

Old Sacramento Waterfront

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Sacramento, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19169705226

Visit website

Butcher & Barrel

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.2 mi from route $100 or ab

Sacramento, California

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+19164763408

Visit website

Allora

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $100 or ab

Sacramento, California

Hours: 5–8:30 pm

+19165386434

Visit website

Roaming Bean Coffee

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Berkeley, California

Hours: 8:30 am–1 pm

+19252572672

Visit website

Anchor & Tree Coffee Roasting Co

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Sacramento, California

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+19163059267

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Sacramento, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887800062

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Sacramento, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Sacramento, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Sacramento, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

West Sacramento, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Sacramento, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Sacramento, California

+18887800062

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Sacramento, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Sacramento, California

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+19164443071

Visit website

California State Capitol Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Sacramento, California

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+19163240333

Visit website

Crocker Art Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately

Sacramento, California

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+19168087000

Visit website

California Museum

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Sacramento, California

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19166537524

Visit website

Sacramento History Museum

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Sacramento, California

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19168087059

Visit website

Wildcat Canyon Regional Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Richmond, California

Hours: 5 am–10 pm

+18883272757

Visit website

Sulphur Creek Nature Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Hayward, California

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+15108816747

Visit website

Peña Adobe Regional Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Vacaville, California

Hours: 7:30 am–7:30 pm

+17074496126

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 21.7 and 95.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
21.7 mi into trip | ~28m in | I 80 / Eastshore Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80 / Eastshore Freeway toward I 80 East: Vallejo, Sacramento

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 80 East: Vallejo, Sacramento
9
91 mi into trip | ~1h 48m in | US 50; I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto US 50; I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway toward Sacramento, South Lake Tahoe

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 82 Toward Sacramento, South Lake Tahoe
8
94.3 mi into trip | ~1h 52m in

Take the exit toward I 5 North, I 5 South: Redding, Los Angeles

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 4A Toward I 5 North, I 5 South: Redding, Los Angel...
9
94.5 mi into trip | ~1h 52m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 North: Redding

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 4A Toward I 5 North: Redding
8
95.5 mi into trip | ~1h 53m in

Take the exit toward J Street, Downtown

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 519B Toward J Street, Downtown

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.18 one way

$44.36 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $22.86 $45.71
premium $6.18 $23.47 $46.94
diesel $5.61 $21.31 $42.61

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 33.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 29 0 $10.13 $4.63
Efficient EV 24.1 0 $8.44 $3.86
EV Truck/SUV 38.6 0 $13.51 $6.18

Gas CO2

34 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Hayward, CA

Late night in Hayward on Tuesday

Local time

5:03 AM

PDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Sacramento, CA

Late night in Sacramento on Tuesday

Local time

5:03 AM

PDT

Current temp

45°F

Clear

NNW 13 to 16 mph 0% chance Live forecast

68°F

Richmond, CA

48 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

23 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

1h 56m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park

Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Celebrate and honor the contributions and sacrifices of American civilians on the WWII home front. Discover how diverse communities lived, worked, and interacted. Many faces, many stories, many truths...

3 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 23.3
View on nps.gov
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Established in 1988, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park celebrates America’s maritime heritage on the Pacific Coast. Our 50-acre park has grown around Aquatic Park Cove, a protected area...

8 mi from route ~19 min detour Free near mile 20
View on nps.gov
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial

Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial

National Memorial

On July 17, 1944, a massive explosion jolted the San Francisco East Bay area, shattering windows and lighting up the night sky. At Port Chicago Naval Magazine, 320 men were killed instantly when two s...

11 mi from route ~26 min detour Free near mile 36.6
View on nps.gov
Muir Woods National Monument

Muir Woods National Monument

National Monument

Walk among old growth coast redwoods, cooling their roots in the fresh water of Redwood Creek and lifting their crowns to reach the sun and fog. Federally protected as a National Monument since 1908,...

14 mi from route ~36 min detour $15 near mile 26.6
View on nps.gov
Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Golden Gate National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Experience a park so rich it supports 19 distinct ecosystems with over 2,000 plant and animal species. Go for a hike, enjoy a vista, have a picnic or learn about the centuries of overlapping history f...

16 mi from route ~40 min detour Free near mile 23.3
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 39% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches of fast-paced freeway driving, including a significant 50.2-mile segment on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway without interruption. While much of the drive is on well-traveled interstates, the character can shift as you transition between different freeway segments. Expect a consistent flow of traffic typical of major California corridors, rather than a winding scenic byway.

39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 50.2 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 21.7 miles in near I 80 / Eastshore Freeway.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 96.5 miles you will encounter 19 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 21.7 miles (I 80 / Eastshore Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 91 miles (US 50; I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 94.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Hayward, CA to Sacramento, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Lake Tahoe along the way.

Lake Tahoe

91 mi in | ~1h 48m | via US 50; I 80 Business

About the Cities

Starting in Hayward, CA

Full guide →

Founded 1876

Hayward is a city in the inner East Bay in the San Francisco Bay Area region of California located next to the San Francisco Bay. Hayward is located near premier tourist locations (San Francisco), first rate educational institutions (Berkeley and Stanford), and an economic powerhouse (Silicon Valley), however relatively speaking Hayward does not have as much to offer as its neighbors. Even so, its central location may make it a very economical home base for tourists and commuters, and its panoramic views of the Bay alone are worth the side trip for visitors. On paper, the landscape of this city of 163,000 people (2020) sounds nearly perfect. Hayward boasts of a central bay shoreline, a quaint city center with a small town feel in the city flatlands, hills which overlook the bay, and a hub of highways that connect everywhere in the bay area to the inland areas of California.

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 1h 56m. Total distance: 96.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (39%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 50.2 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. 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 21.7 miles (I 80 / Eastshore Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 91 miles (US 50; I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 94.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park and Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial (5 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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