Origin
Olivehurst, CA
Late night in Olivehurst on Tuesday
Local time
1:06 AM
PDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Olivehurst, 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
45m
Distance
37.9 mi
61 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Olivehurst, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Sacramento, CA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are looking to get from Olivehurst to Sacramento, you are looking at a straightforward 37.9-mile trip that typically takes about 45 minutes. Because of the short duration, this route is perfectly suited for a quick day trip rather than an overnight excursion. You can expect to spend approximately $9 on fuel for the journey, making it a very budget-friendly transit within the Pacific Coast region. The drive relies primarily on CA 70, the Golden State Highway, and the Westside Freeway to bridge the gap between these two California locations. It is a no-nonsense connection that gets you to your destination efficiently without the need for extensive planning or multiple stops.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CA 70 | 18.1 mi | 20m |
| Golden State Highway | 7.7 mi | 8m |
| Westside Freeway | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| Bernie Richter Memorial Highway | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| Olivehurst Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| H Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| J Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 5th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CA 70
— 18.1 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olivehurst, CA and Sacramento, CA.
1
Start on 7th Avenue
164 ft
·
12 sec
·
7th Avenue
2
Turn left onto Olivehurst Avenue
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Olivehurst Avenue
3
Enter roundabout onto Olivehurst Avenue
108 ft
·
2 sec
·
Olivehurst Avenue
4
Continue on Olivehurst Avenue
216 ft
·
4 sec
·
Olivehurst Avenue
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
6
Merge onto CA 70
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
CA 70
7
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 70
18 mi
·
20 min
·
CA 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto CA 99
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Bernie Richter Memorial Highway
9
Continue on CA 99
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Golden State Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 5
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Westside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 519B
Toward Downtown, J Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on J Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
J Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn left onto 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
5th Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn right onto H Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
H Street
15
Turn right onto 9th Street
490 ft
·
15 sec
·
9th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Arrive at destination
9th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 37.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19 miles from Olivehurst, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 37.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CA 70
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 70
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
31.4 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
I 5 / Westside Freeway
Merge onto I 5 / Westside Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
36.9 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward Downtown, J Street
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 Downtown, J Street
7
37.4 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
5th Street
Turn left onto 5th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
37.8 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
9th Street
Turn right onto 9th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.71 one way
$17.42 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $8.98 | $17.95 |
| premium | $6.18 | $9.22 | $18.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.37 | $16.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.98 | $1.82 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.31 | $2.43 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
1:06 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
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
45m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 62% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will find yourself cruising along for an 18.1-mile stretch on CA 70, which serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of the journey. The experience is consistent, prioritizing speed and directness over winding, technical backroads. As you transition between the highway segments, expect a steady pace that reflects a standard commute through this part of the state. Behind the wheel, you can anticipate a functional and predictable ride that favors utility and flow.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.1 mi on CA 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CA 70 and Golden State Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near CA 70.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 37.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (CA 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.4 miles (I 5 / Westside Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Starting in Olivehurst, 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 45m. Total distance: 37.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.1 miles on CA 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 1.2 miles (CA 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.4 miles (I 5 / Westside Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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