Origin
Chamberlands Estates, CA
Evening in Chamberlands Estates on Thursday
Local time
5:06 PM
PDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chamberlands Estates, CA to Lincoln, CA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 13m
Distance
100.7 mi
162 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
4 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 4m
★
6 AM
2h 14m
8 AM
2h 32m
10 AM
2h 20m
12 PM
2h 18m
3 PM
2h 21m
5 PM
2h 31m
8 PM
2h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chamberlands Estates, CA
Robert So
Lincoln, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
The drive from Chamberlands Estates, CA to Lincoln, CA covers 100.7 miles and takes about 2h 13m 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 68.6 miles on Alan S. Hart Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.15 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
50.4 miles from Chamberlands Estates, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 13m. Total distance: 100.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 13m highway drive covering 100.7 miles, with most of the trip on Alan S. Hart Freeway and CA 89. The longest continuous stretch is about 68.6 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 68.6 miles.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
7,128 ft
170 ft
Total Climb
1,228 ft
Total Descent
7,525 ft
Highest Point
7,128 ft
~28.8 mi in
Elevation Range
6,958 ft
Notable High Points
7,128 ft at ~28.8 miles
+1,076 ft prominence
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
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 13m drive. You will face about 12 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 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.9 mi into trip
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~4m in
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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
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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
90.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 57m in
Take the exit toward CA 193 West: Lincoln
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 116
Toward CA 193 West: Lincoln
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alan S. Hart Freeway | 68.6 mi | 1h 19m |
| CA 89 | 13.6 mi | 20m |
| West Lake Boulevard | 6.8 mi | 13m |
| Lincoln Newcastle Highway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Old State Highway | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| McBean Park Drive | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Taylor Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Grouse Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Alan S. Hart Freeway
— 68.6 mi, about 1h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chamberlands Estates, CA and Lincoln, 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
69 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
·
Alan S. Hart Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 116
Toward CA 193 West: Lincoln
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on CA 193
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Taylor Road
19
Turn left onto CA 193
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Old State Highway
20
Continue on CA 193
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Lincoln Newcastle Highway
21
Continue on McBean Park Drive
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
McBean Park Drive
22
Turn right onto Lincoln Boulevard
383 ft
·
15 sec
·
Lincoln Boulevard
Use the right lane.
23
Arrive at destination
Lincoln Boulevard
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 50.4 miles from Chamberlands Estates, CA, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 68.6 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 22 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.4 miles or 1h 11m 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 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lincoln, 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.
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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 Chamberlands Estates, CA
This is one driving day of about 100.7 miles and 2h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 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 68.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.4 mi from Chamberlands Estates, CA · 1h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 50.4 miles from Chamberlands Estates, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Alan S. Hart Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 68.6 miles.
Arriving in Lincoln, CA
The final approach into Lincoln, 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 Lincoln, 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
$23.15 one way
$46.29 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $23.85 | $47.70 |
| premium | $6.18 | $24.49 | $48.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.23 | $44.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.2 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 $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.2 | 0 | $10.57 | $4.83 |
| Efficient EV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.81 | $4.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.3 | 0 | $14.10 | $6.44 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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
Lincoln, CA
Evening in Lincoln on Thursday
Local time
5:06 PM
PDT
Current temp
67°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
17 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
2h 13m 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 Lincoln, CA covers 100.7 miles and takes about 2h 13m 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 50.4 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 $23.15 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 2h 13m drive. You will face about 12 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 Lincoln, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
High-altitude sections with notable climbs. The route ranges from 170 ft to 7,128 ft elevation with about 1,228 ft of total climbing. There is 1 notable high point along the way.
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