Origin
Marina, CA
Afternoon in Marina on Sunday
Local time
2:56 PM
PDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marina, CA to Sacramento, CA
Drive Time
2h 49m
Distance
177.7 mi
286 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 38m
★
6 AM
2h 49m
8 AM
3h 11m
10 AM
2h 57m
12 PM
2h 55m
3 PM
2h 58m
5 PM
3h 10m
8 PM
2h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Marina, CA
David McElwee
Sacramento, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
The drive from Marina, CA to Sacramento, CA covers 177.7 miles and takes about 2h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Carmel Avenue, Del Monte Boulevard, Reservation Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.15 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
88.9 miles from Marina, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 49m drive with frequent turns across 177.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 42 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Carmel Avenue 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 Marina, CA to Sacramento, CA is easy. At 2h 49m 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 Marina, CA to Sacramento, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Carmel Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Del Monte Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Reservation Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cabrillo Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| El Camino Real | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Valley Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 280 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 680 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Carmel Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marina, CA and Sacramento, CA.
1
Start on the route
102 ft
·
10 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Carmel Avenue
194 ft
·
7 sec
·
Carmel Avenue
3
Turn right onto Del Monte Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Del Monte Boulevard
4
Turn left onto Reservation Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Reservation Road
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Reservation Road
121 ft
·
2 sec
·
Reservation Road
6
Exit the roundabout onto Reservation Road
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Reservation Road
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Reservation Road
98 ft
·
2 sec
·
Reservation Road
8
Exit the roundabout onto Reservation Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Reservation Road
9
At the end of the road, turn left onto Reservation Road
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Reservation Road
10
Take the ramp right
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
11
Merge slight left onto Cabrillo Highway
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Cabrillo Highway
12
Keep slight right
6.3 mi
·
8 min
13
Turn straight
492 ft
·
6 sec
14
Keep slight right
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
15
Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
13 mi
·
15 min
·
El Camino Real
16
Continue on South Valley Freeway
26 mi
·
30 min
·
South Valley Freeway
17
Keep slight left
8.0 mi
·
9 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 280, I 680: Downtown San Jose, Sacramento
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
I 280, I 680: Downtown San Jose, Sacramento
19
Keep slight right to continue on I 680: Sacramento
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 680: Sacramento
20
Merge slight left onto Sinclair Freeway
45 mi
·
51 min
·
Sinclair Freeway
21
Continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
22
Keep slight left to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
23
Keep slight left to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
243 ft
·
3 sec
·
Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
24
Keep slight right to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
25
Keep slight right to continue on Benicia-Martinez Bridge
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
Benicia-Martinez Bridge
26
Continue on Luther E Gibson Freeway
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Luther E Gibson Freeway
27
Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East, CA 12 East: Fairfield, Sacramento
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
I 80 East, CA 12 East: Fairfield, Sacramento
28
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
29
Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
27 mi
·
31 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
30
Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
31
Continue on Yolo Causeway
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Yolo Causeway
32
Keep slight left to continue on Capital City Freeway
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Capital City Freeway
33
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
34
Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Redding
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 5 North: Redding
35
Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Redding
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
I 5 North: Redding
36
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
0.6 mi
·
44 sec
·
Westside Freeway
37
Take the exit slight right toward J Street, Downtown
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
J Street, Downtown
38
Turn right onto J Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
J Street
39
Turn left onto 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
5th Street
40
Turn right onto H Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
H Street
41
Turn right onto 9th Street
489 ft
·
15 sec
·
9th Street
42
Arrive at your 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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 88.9 miles from Marina, CA, or about 1h 24m 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 80 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88.9 miles or 1h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sacramento, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Marina, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Marina, CA
This is one driving day of about 177.7 miles and 2h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Marina, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 88.9 mi from Marina, CA · 1h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
89 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 88.9 miles from Marina, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Sacramento, 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
$41.15 one way
$82.30 round trip
$5.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
62 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.07 | $42.44 | $84.88 |
| premium | $6.24 | $43.68 | $87.35 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $39.48 | $78.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53.3 | 0 | $18.66 | $8.53 |
| Efficient EV | 44.4 | 0 | $15.55 | $7.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 71.1 | 0 | $24.88 | $11.37 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 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
Sacramento, CA
Afternoon in Sacramento on Sunday
Local time
2:56 PM
PDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
71°F
San Jose, CA
89 mi in
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
2h 49m 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 Marina, CA to Sacramento, CA covers 177.7 miles and takes about 2h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Carmel Avenue, Del Monte Boulevard, Reservation Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 88.9 miles from Marina, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $41.15 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Marina, CA to Sacramento, CA is easy. At 2h 49m 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 Marina, CA to Sacramento, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Marina, CA to Sacramento, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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