Origin
Brisbane, CA
Evening in Brisbane on Wednesday
Local time
8:40 PM
PDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brisbane, CA to Sacramento, CA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 47m
Distance
93.5 mi
150 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 39m
★
6 AM
1h 47m
8 AM
2h 3m
10 AM
1h 53m
12 PM
1h 51m
3 PM
1h 54m
5 PM
2h 2m
8 PM
1h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brisbane, CA
Shiyong Lim
Sacramento, CA
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Trip Overview
This 93.5-mile drive from Brisbane, CA to Sacramento, CA is a manageable 1-hour and 47-minute trip, making it an ideal day trip. You'll navigate primarily local streets like Alvarado Street and San Bruno Avenue, with no significant highway driving. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $22. Since there are no designated stops and the longest stretch isn't specified, you'll have plenty of flexibility to make spontaneous detours. The route stays within the Pacific Coast region, offering a consistent local feel throughout.
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
46.7 miles from Brisbane, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 93.5-mile journey, as indicated by the 0% highway share. You won't encounter long, uninterrupted stretches of high-speed road; instead, anticipate navigating through residential and commercial areas on roads such as Old County Road. This driving profile means you'll be constantly engaging with the road, making frequent adjustments. The character remains consistent, emphasizing a more intimate, ground-level experience rather than a swift transit.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Alvarado Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Brisbane, CA to Sacramento, CA is easy. At 1h 47m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brisbane, CA to Sacramento, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alvarado Street | — | — |
| San Bruno Avenue | — | — |
| Old County Road | — | — |
| Park Lane | — | — |
| Park Place | — | — |
| Valley Drive | — | — |
| Bayshore Boulevard | — | — |
| US 101 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Alvarado Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brisbane, CA and Sacramento, CA.
1
Start on the route
115 ft
·
12 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Alvarado Street
338 ft
·
23 sec
·
Alvarado Street
3
Turn left onto San Bruno Avenue
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
San Bruno Avenue
4
Turn right onto Old County Road
230 ft
·
12 sec
·
Old County Road
5
Turn left onto Park Lane
272 ft
·
10 sec
·
Park Lane
6
Turn right onto Park Place
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Park Place
7
Turn right onto Valley Drive
430 ft
·
11 sec
·
Valley Drive
8
Turn left onto Bayshore Boulevard
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Bayshore Boulevard
9
Take the ramp slight left toward US 101 North: Civic Center, Bay Bridge
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
US 101 North: Civic Center, Bay Bridge
10
Merge slight left onto James Lick Freeway
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
James Lick Freeway
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Bay Bridge, Oakland
8.2 mi
·
12 min
·
I 80 East: Bay Bridge, Oakland
12
Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East
0.6 mi
·
45 sec
·
I 80 East
13
Merge slight right onto Nimitz Freeway
407 ft
·
6 sec
·
Nimitz Freeway
14
Continue on Eastshore Freeway
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Eastshore Freeway
15
Keep slight left to continue on Eastshore Freeway
7.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Eastshore Freeway
16
Continue on Eastshore Freeway
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Eastshore Freeway
17
Continue on Linus F. Claeys Freeway
3.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Linus F. Claeys Freeway
18
Continue on Eastshore Freeway
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Eastshore Freeway
19
Continue on Carquinez Bridge
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Carquinez Bridge
20
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
21
Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
27 mi
·
31 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
22
Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
23
Continue on Yolo Causeway
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Yolo Causeway
24
Keep slight left to continue on Capital City Freeway
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Capital City Freeway
25
Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North, I 5 South: Redding, Los Angeles
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
I 5 North, I 5 South: Redding, Los Angeles
26
Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Redding
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 5 North: Redding
27
Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Redding
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
I 5 North: Redding
28
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
0.6 mi
·
44 sec
·
Westside Freeway
29
Take the exit slight right toward J Street, Downtown
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
J Street, Downtown
30
Turn right onto J Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
J Street
31
Turn left onto 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
5th Street
32
Turn right onto H Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
H Street
33
Turn right onto 9th Street
489 ft
·
15 sec
·
9th Street
34
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short 1 hour and 47-minute duration, this trip is best enjoyed with a flexible departure time, perhaps avoiding peak commuter hours in the Bay Area. With no specific stops recommended, you can easily break up the 93.5 miles as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel, with an estimated cost of $22, and plan for fuel stops before you leave or at one of Sacramento's many service areas. A practical tip for this route: pay close attention to local traffic signals and speed limits, as the turn-heavy nature of the drive requires constant awareness.
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 46.7 miles from Brisbane, CA, or about 53m into the drive.
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 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.7 miles or 53m 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 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sacramento, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Brisbane, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brisbane, CA
This is one driving day of about 93.5 miles and 1h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Brisbane, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 46.7 mi from Brisbane, CA · 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
47 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 46.7 miles from Brisbane, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sacramento, CA
The final approach into Sacramento, CA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.49 one way
$42.98 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $22.15 | $44.29 |
| premium | $6.18 | $22.74 | $45.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.64 | $41.29 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.00
Bay Bridge
$7.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.1 | 0 | $9.82 | $4.49 |
| Efficient EV | 23.4 | 0 | $8.18 | $3.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.4 | 0 | $13.09 | $5.98 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (67% 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
Evening in Sacramento on Wednesday
Local time
8:40 PM
PDT
Current temp
68°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
3 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 47m 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 Brisbane, CA to Sacramento, CA covers 93.5 miles and takes about 1h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Alvarado Street, San Bruno Avenue, Old County Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 46.7 miles from Brisbane, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.49 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.
The drive from Brisbane, CA to Sacramento, CA is easy. At 1h 47m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brisbane, CA to Sacramento, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Brisbane, CA to Sacramento, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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