Drive or Fly: Sacramento, CA to San Lorenzo, CA?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for SMF–OAK. At 94 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
1h 53m
Distance
94.1 mi
Total Cost
$56
CO2
38 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
2h 33m
9m in the air
Air Distance
71 mi
Total Cost
$123
CO2
18 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between SMF and OAK. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 1h 53m | 2h 33m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $56 | $123 |
| Carbon footprint | 38 kg CO2 | 18 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 17, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via I 80, I 880, US 50; I 80 Business
via I 80, I 680, CA 24
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Sacramento, CA to San Lorenzo, CA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.