The drive from Lincoln, CA to Chamberlands Estates, CA covers 100.6 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, Lincoln Newcastle Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 68.2 miles on Alan S. Hart Freeway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.12 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
50.3 miles from Lincoln, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 2m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 13m. Total distance: 100.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 2h 13m highway drive covering 100.6 miles, with most of the trip on Alan S. Hart Freeway and CA 89. The longest continuous stretch is about 68.2 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 68.2 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 9.8 miles in near CA 193 / Taylor Road.
Driving Effort4/10
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 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.8 miles (CA 193 / Taylor Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 10.6 miles (I 80 / Alan S. Hart Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
9.8 mi into trip|~14m in|CA 193 / Taylor Road
At end of road, turn right onto CA 193 / Taylor Road
Navigation decision point
4
10.4 mi into trip|~15m in
Take the ramp toward I 80 East: Auburn
Navigation decision point
Toward I 80 East: Auburn
5
10.6 mi into trip|~16m in|I 80 / Alan S. Hart Freeway
Merge onto I 80 / Alan S. Hart Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
79.3 mi into trip|~1h 35m in|CA 89
Enter roundabout onto CA 89
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
92.8 mi into trip|~1h 55m in|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 Lincoln, CA to Chamberlands Estates, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Donner Lake along the way.
Donner Lake
74.5 mi in|~1h 29m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Alan S. Hart Freeway
68.2 mi
1h 18m
CA 89
20.3 mi
33m
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
Ophir Road
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Alan S. Hart Freeway
— 68.2 mi, about 1h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln, CA and Chamberlands Estates, CA.
1
Start on Lincoln Boulevard
383 ft·20 sec·Lincoln Boulevard
2
Turn left onto McBean Park Drive
2.6 mi·4 min·McBean Park Drive
3
Continue on CA 193
3.8 mi·5 min·Lincoln Newcastle Highway
4
Continue on CA 193
3.4 mi·5 min·Old State Highway
5
At end of road, turn right onto CA 193
0.3 mi·27 sec·Taylor Road
6
Turn right onto Ophir Road
0.3 mi·30 sec·Ophir Road
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·19 sec
Toward I 80 East: Auburn
8
Merge onto I 80
64 mi·1 hr 13 min·Alan S. Hart Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi·29 sec
Toward Donner Lake
10
Merge onto I 80
4.2 mi·4 min·Alan S. Hart Freeway
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Toward CA 89 South: South Lake Tahoe
12
Enter roundabout onto CA 89
4 ft·0 sec·CA 89
13
Continue on CA 89
13 mi·19 min·CA 89
Use the straight lane.
14
Enter roundabout onto CA 89
19 ft·0 sec·CA 89
15
Continue on CA 89
0.3 mi·38 sec·CA 89
16
Enter roundabout onto CA 89
29 ft·0 sec·CA 89
17
Continue on CA 89
6.8 mi·13 min·CA 89
18
Turn right onto Ellis Road
0.2 mi·58 sec·Ellis Road
19
Continue on Chamberland Drive
0.2 mi·36 sec·Chamberland Drive
20
Turn right onto Tanager Drive
0.2 mi·41 sec·Tanager Drive
21
Turn right onto Grouse Drive
0.3 mi·1 min·Grouse Drive
22
Turn right onto Chukar Circle
424 ft·18 sec·Chukar Circle
23
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 50.3 miles from Lincoln, CA, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 68.2 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 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.3 miles or 1h 2m 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 40m
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 Lincoln, 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 Lincoln, CA
This is one driving day of about 100.6 miles and 2h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Lincoln, 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 68.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.3 mi from Lincoln, CA
· 1h 2m into the drive
The midpoint is around 50.3 miles from Lincoln, 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 68.2 miles.
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.
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
2.3 mi from route
~6 min detour
$10 to $20
mile 50.3
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.12 one way
$46.24 round trip
$5.84/gal25.4 MPG avg35 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$6.02
$23.83
$47.65
premium
$6.18
$24.46
$48.93
diesel
$5.61
$22.21
$44.42
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.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.2
0
$10.56
$4.83
Efficient EV
25.2
0
$8.80
$4.02
EV Truck/SUV
40.2
0
$14.08
$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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Lincoln, CA
Late night
in Lincoln on Friday
Local time
3:48 AM
PDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Chamberlands Estates, CA
Late night
in Chamberlands Estates on Friday
Local time
3:48 AM
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
17 degrees cooler 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 Lincoln, CA to Chamberlands Estates, CA covers 100.6 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, Lincoln Newcastle Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.3 miles from Lincoln, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.12 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 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.8 miles (CA 193 / Taylor Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 10.6 miles (I 80 / Alan S. Hart Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Lincoln, CA to Chamberlands Estates, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Donner Lake along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
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