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Trip from Chamberlands Estates, CA to Auburn, CA

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 55m

Distance

87.8 mi

141 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

4 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 47m ★
6 AM
1h 55m
8 AM
2h 12m
10 AM
2h 1m
12 PM
2h 0m
3 PM
2h 2m
5 PM
2h 11m
8 PM
1h 50m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Chamberlands Estates, CA, CA

Chamberlands Estates, CA

Robert So

city and the county seat of Placer County, California, United States

Auburn, CA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Chamberlands Estates, CA to Auburn, CA covers 87.8 miles and takes about 1h 55m 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, West Lake Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 65.6 miles on Alan S. Hart Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.18 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.

Midpoint

43.9 miles from Chamberlands Estates, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 55m. Total distance: 87.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 55m highway drive covering 87.8 miles, with most of the trip on Alan S. Hart Freeway and CA 89. The longest continuous stretch is about 65.6 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 23 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 65.6 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 around 0.9 miles in near CA 89 / West Lake Boulevard.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 55m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (CA 89 / West Lake Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles (CA 89): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 8.1 miles (CA 89): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.9 mi into trip | ~4m in | CA 89 / West Lake Boulevard

At end of road, turn left onto CA 89 / West Lake Boulevard

Navigation decision point

5
7.7 mi into trip | ~17m in | CA 89

Enter roundabout onto CA 89

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
8.1 mi into trip | ~18m in | CA 89

Enter roundabout onto CA 89

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
21.4 mi into trip | ~38m in

Enter roundabout

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

7
87.3 mi into trip | ~1h 54m in

Take the exit toward CA 49 North: Grass Valley

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 119B Toward CA 49 North: Grass Valley

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Alan S. Hart Freeway 65.6 mi 1h 15m
CA 89 13.6 mi 20m
West Lake Boulevard 6.8 mi 13m
Grouse Drive 0.3 mi 1m
Ellis Road 0.2 mi 1m
Tanager Drive 0.2 mi <1m
Grass Valley Highway 0.2 mi <1m
Chamberland Drive 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Alan S. Hart Freeway — 65.6 mi, about 1h 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chamberlands Estates, CA and Auburn, CA.

1

Start on Chukar Circle

424 ft · 23 sec · Chukar Circle
2

Turn left onto Grouse Drive

0.3 mi · 1 min · Grouse Drive
3

Turn left onto Tanager Drive

0.2 mi · 43 sec · Tanager Drive
4

Turn left onto Chamberland Drive

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Chamberland Drive
5

Continue on Ellis Road

0.2 mi · 1 min · Ellis Road
6

At end of road, turn left onto CA 89

6.8 mi · 13 min · West Lake Boulevard
7

Enter roundabout onto CA 89

249 ft · 6 sec · CA 89
8

Continue on CA 89

0.3 mi · 38 sec · CA 89
9

Enter roundabout onto CA 89

174 ft · 4 sec · CA 89
10

Continue on CA 89

3.4 mi · 5 min · CA 89
11

Continue on CA 89

9.8 mi · 14 min · CA 89
Use the straight lane.
12

Enter roundabout onto Frates Lane

147 ft · 3 sec · Frates Lane
13

Continue on Frates Lane

432 ft · 11 sec · Frates Lane
14

Enter roundabout

225 ft · 4 sec
15

Continue

0.2 mi · 14 sec
16

Merge onto I 80

66 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Alan S. Hart Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
17

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 14 sec
Exit 119B Toward CA 49 North: Grass Valley Use the right lane.
18

Turn right

406 ft · 10 sec
Toward Grass Valley Highway
19

Turn straight onto CA 49

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Grass Valley Highway
20

Turn right onto Lincoln Way

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Lincoln Way
21

Turn right

48 ft · 5 sec
22

Turn left

183 ft · 13 sec
23

Arrive at destination

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 43.9 miles from Chamberlands Estates, CA, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 65.6 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 19 miles or 34m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 43.9 miles or 1h 4m 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 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Auburn, CA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Chamberlands Estates, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Chamberlands Estates, CA

This is one driving day of about 87.8 miles and 1h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Chamberlands Estates, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Alan S. Hart Freeway for about 65.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 43.9 mi from Chamberlands Estates, CA · 1h 4m into the drive

town in Nevada County, California, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Truckee, CA

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

Truckee, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Truckee, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 43.9 miles from Chamberlands Estates, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Alan S. Hart Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 65.6 miles.

Arriving in Auburn, CA

The final approach into Auburn, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Rustic Table Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Emigrant Gap, California

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 50.2

Hours: 12–8 pm

+15303898900

Visit website

Rustic Table Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 50.2

Emigrant Gap, California

Hours: 12–8 pm

+15303898900

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 18.8

Truckee, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 18.8

Truckee, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 18.8

Truckee, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 18.8

Truckee, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Quarry Road Trail

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 87.8

Auburn, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19166536995

Visit website

Truckee River Regional Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 18.8

Truckee, California

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+15305827720

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.18 one way

$40.36 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $20.80 $41.59
premium $6.18 $21.35 $42.70
diesel $5.61 $19.39 $38.77

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: 30.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

4 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

ChargePoint Charging Station

Truckee, California

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Electrify America Charging Station

Truckee, California

Electrify America

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Truckee, California

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Truckee, California

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 3 Electrify America: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26.3 0 $9.22 $4.21
Efficient EV 22 0 $7.68 $3.51
EV Truck/SUV 35.1 0 $12.29 $5.62

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.

Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026

Origin

Chamberlands Estates, CA

Evening in Chamberlands Estates on Thursday

Local time

8:07 PM

PDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Auburn, CA

Evening in Auburn on Thursday

Local time

8:07 PM

PDT

Current temp

64°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

14 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 55m 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 Chamberlands Estates, CA to Auburn, CA covers 87.8 miles and takes about 1h 55m 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, West Lake Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.9 miles from Chamberlands Estates, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.18 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 55m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (CA 89 / West Lake Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles (CA 89): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 8.1 miles (CA 89): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Chamberlands Estates, CA to Auburn, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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