Sacramento to Wofford Heights is 301.8 miles and takes about 6h 2m via CA 99, with a fuel budget near $72 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within California, beginning in the Pacific Coast region and concluding in the same area. Expect a mostly highway experience for the majority of your trip. Given the relatively short duration and single-day recommendation, this route is ideal for a straightforward transit between these two points. It's a practical option if you need to cover ground efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
150.9 miles from Sacramento, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 54m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
CA 99
150.3 mi
2h 49m
South Sacramento Freeway
56.4 mi
1h 5m
Golden State Highway
34.9 mi
37m
Garces Highway
26.4 mi
39m
Evans Road
20.3 mi
30m
Bakersfield-Glennville Road
9.9 mi
14m
15th Street
1.1 mi
2m
Capital City Freeway
0.6 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
CA 99
— 150.3 mi, about 2h 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sacramento, CA and Wofford Heights, CA.
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Start on 9th Street
348 ft·16 sec·9th Street
2
Turn left onto J Street
0.5 mi·55 sec·J Street
3
Turn right onto 15th Street
1.1 mi·2 min·15th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto X Street
400 ft·8 sec·X Street
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward I 80 East, CA 99 South: Reno, Placerville, Fresno
6
Merge onto US 50; I 80 Business
0.4 mi·22 sec·Capital City Freeway
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 Business
0.3 mi·18 sec·Capital City Freeway
Toward I 80 Business East, CA 99 South: Reno, FresnoUse the slight right lane.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi·34 sec
Toward CA 99 South: FresnoUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto CA 99
56 mi·1 hr 5 min·South Sacramento Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 99
109 mi·2 hr 5 min·CA 99
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 99
41 mi·44 min·CA 99
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 99
35 mi·37 min·Golden State Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Toward CA 155 east
14
Turn left onto CA 155
0.4 mi·38 sec·Ellington Street
15
Turn left onto CA 155
1.5 mi·2 min·Garces Highway
16
Enter roundabout onto CA 155
135 ft·2 sec·Garces Highway
17
Continue on CA 155
25 mi·36 min·Garces Highway
18
Continue on CA 155
9.9 mi·14 min·Bakersfield-Glennville Road
19
Continue on CA 155
8.0 mi·11 min·Evans Road
20
Continue on CA 155
1.9 mi·2 min·Evans Road
21
Continue on CA 155
10 mi·15 min·Evans Road
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Arrive at destination
East Evans Road
Trip Plan
For this 6-hour drive, leaving Sacramento in the morning, around 8 or 9 AM, should allow you to arrive in Wofford Heights with ample daylight. Since it's recommended as a single-day trip, you won't need to plan for an overnight stay. The longest continuous stretch without a significant break is over 150 miles, so consider a quick stop for fuel or a stretch break around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you approach your destination, as services can become less frequent in more rural areas. The $72 fuel estimate is based on current averages, so adjust as needed.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 150.9 miles from Sacramento, CA, or about 2h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 150.3 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 66 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 150.9 miles or 2h 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wofford Heights, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Sacramento, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sacramento, CA
This is one driving day of about 301.8 miles and 6h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 66 miles from Sacramento, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on CA 99 for about 150.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 209.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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2.3 mi into trip|~4m in|I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway toward I 80 Business East, CA 99 South: Reno, Fresno
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 80 Business East, CA 99 South: Reno, F...
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2.6 mi into trip|~4m in
Take the exit toward CA 99 South: Fresno
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CA 99 South: Fresno
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59.5 mi into trip|~1h 10m in|CA 99
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 99
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
168.7 mi into trip|~3h 15m in|CA 99
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 99
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
209.7 mi into trip|~3h 59m in|CA 99 / Golden State Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 99 / Golden State Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$70.88 one way
$141.75 round trip
$5.97/gal25.4 MPG avg106 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$6.18
$73.45
$146.91
premium
$6.30
$74.82
$149.64
diesel
$5.35
$63.57
$127.14
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$71
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$96–$121
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 105.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
90.5
1
$31.69
$14.49
Efficient EV
75.5
0
$26.41
$12.07
EV Truck/SUV
120.7
1
$42.25
$19.32
Gas CO2
106 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Jun 3, 2026
Origin
Sacramento, CA
Afternoon
in Sacramento on Wednesday
Local time
2:36 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 5 to 9 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Wofford Heights, CA
Afternoon
in Wofford Heights on Wednesday
Local time
2:36 PM
PDT
Current temp
62°F
Mostly Clear
WNW 0 to 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
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
5 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 2m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly on the highway, with 69% of the route utilizing major roads like CA 99 and the Golden State Highway. You'll encounter a significant stretch of continuous highway driving, with the longest segment measuring 150.3 miles on CA 99. As you move away from the main highways, expect the transition to surface roads to occur gradually. The initial part of the drive will likely feature more urban merging and denser traffic patterns before opening up.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 150.3 mi on CA 99.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CA 99 and South Sacramento Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in near I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 301.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 59.5 miles (CA 99): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 2m. Total distance: 301.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 2m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 150.3 miles on CA 99. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 20 rest areas or service plazas 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 Wofford Heights, CA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 20 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 59.5 miles (CA 99): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.0 hours each way, a round trip means 12.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Wofford Heights, CA before the return drive.
