Origin
Auburn, CA
Evening in Auburn on Tuesday
Local time
6:24 PM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Auburn, CA to Chamberlands Estates, CA
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
1h 54m
Distance
87.4 mi
141 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 46m
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6 AM
1h 55m
8 AM
2h 11m
10 AM
2h 0m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 1m
5 PM
2h 10m
8 PM
1h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Auburn, CA
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Chamberlands Estates, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Auburn, CA to Chamberlands Estates, CA covers 87.4 miles and takes about 1h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Alan S. Hart Freeway, CA 89, Grouse Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 65.1 miles on Alan S. Hart Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.09 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
43.7 miles from Auburn, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 1h 54m highway drive covering 87.4 miles, with most of the trip on Alan S. Hart Freeway and CA 89. The longest continuous stretch is about 65.1 miles on Alan S. Hart Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Alan S. Hart Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 65.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Alan S. Hart Freeway and CA 89. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 54m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (Lincoln Way): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (I 80; CA 49 / Alan S. Hart Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Lincoln Way
Turn left onto Lincoln Way
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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I 80; CA 49 / Alan S. Hart Freeway
Merge onto I 80; CA 49 / Alan S. Hart Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
66.1 mi into trip
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~1h 17m in
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CA 89
Enter roundabout onto CA 89
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
79.6 mi into trip
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~1h 37m in
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CA 89
Enter roundabout onto CA 89
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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 Auburn, CA to Chamberlands Estates, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Donner Lake along the way.
Donner Lake
61.3 mi in
|
~1h 11m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alan S. Hart Freeway | 65.1 mi | 1h 15m |
| CA 89 | 20.3 mi | 33m |
| Grouse Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Ellis Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Tanager Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Chamberland Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Lincoln Way | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Chukar Circle | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Alan S. Hart Freeway
— 65.1 mi, about 1h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, CA and Chamberlands Estates, CA.
1
Start on this road
87 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn slight left
96 ft
·
7 sec
3
Turn right
48 ft
·
9 sec
4
Turn left onto Lincoln Way
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Lincoln Way
5
Turn left onto Grass Valley Highway
176 ft
·
2 sec
·
Grass Valley Highway
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 80 East: Reno
7
Merge onto I 80; CA 49
61 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
Alan S. Hart Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
Toward Donner Lake
9
Merge onto I 80
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Alan S. Hart Freeway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward CA 89 South: South Lake Tahoe
11
Enter roundabout onto CA 89
4 ft
·
0 sec
·
CA 89
12
Continue on CA 89
13 mi
·
19 min
·
CA 89
Use the straight lane.
13
Enter roundabout onto CA 89
19 ft
·
0 sec
·
CA 89
14
Continue on CA 89
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
CA 89
15
Enter roundabout onto CA 89
29 ft
·
0 sec
·
CA 89
16
Continue on CA 89
6.8 mi
·
13 min
·
CA 89
17
Turn right onto Ellis Road
0.2 mi
·
58 sec
·
Ellis Road
18
Continue on Chamberland Drive
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Chamberland Drive
19
Turn right onto Tanager Drive
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Tanager Drive
20
Turn right onto Grouse Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Grouse Drive
21
Turn right onto Chukar Circle
424 ft
·
18 sec
·
Chukar Circle
22
Arrive at destination
Chukar Circle
Trip Plan
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 43.7 miles from Auburn, CA, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 65.1 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 80 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.7 miles or 51m 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chamberlands Estates, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Auburn, 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 Auburn, CA
This is one driving day of about 87.4 miles and 1h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Auburn, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Alan S. Hart Freeway for about 65.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43.7 mi from Auburn, CA · 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 43.7 miles from Auburn, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Chamberlands Estates, CA
The final approach into Chamberlands Estates, CA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Chamberlands Estates, CA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.09 one way
$40.18 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $20.70 | $41.40 |
| premium | $6.18 | $21.25 | $42.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.30 | $38.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.18 | $4.20 |
| Efficient EV | 21.9 | 0 | $7.65 | $3.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35 | 0 | $12.24 | $5.59 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Destination
Chamberlands Estates, CA
Evening in Chamberlands Estates on Tuesday
Local time
6:24 PM
PDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live 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
1 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
1h 54m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Auburn, CA to Chamberlands Estates, CA covers 87.4 miles and takes about 1h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Alan S. Hart Freeway, CA 89, Grouse Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.7 miles from Auburn, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.09 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 1h 54m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (Lincoln Way): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (I 80; CA 49 / Alan S. Hart Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Auburn, CA to Chamberlands Estates, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Donner Lake along the way.
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