Origin
North Auburn, CA
Morning in North Auburn on Friday
Local time
7:39 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
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Live forecast
Trip from North Auburn, CA to Chamberlands Estates, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 57m
Distance
86.9 mi
140 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 49m
★
6 AM
1h 57m
8 AM
2h 14m
10 AM
2h 3m
12 PM
2h 1m
3 PM
2h 4m
5 PM
2h 13m
8 PM
1h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Auburn, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Chamberlands Estates, CA
Robert So
Trip Overview
The drive from North Auburn, CA to Chamberlands Estates, CA covers 86.9 miles and takes about 1h 57m 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, Luther Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 62.4 miles on Alan S. Hart Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.97 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
43.4 miles from North Auburn, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 57m. Total distance: 86.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 57m highway drive covering 86.9 miles, with most of the trip on Alan S. Hart Freeway and CA 89. The longest continuous stretch is about 62.4 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 22 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 62.4 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 0.1 miles in near Canal Street.
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 57m drive. You will face about 17 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Canal Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.9 miles (Bowman Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Canal Street
At end of road, turn left onto Canal Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Bowman Road
At end of road, turn left onto Bowman Road
Navigation decision point
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
65.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
CA 89
Enter roundabout onto CA 89
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
79.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 39m 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 North Auburn, CA to Chamberlands Estates, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Donner Lake along the way.
Donner Lake
60.8 mi in
|
~1h 14m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alan S. Hart Freeway | 62.4 mi | 1h 12m |
| CA 89 | 20.3 mi | 33m |
| Luther Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Bowman Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Grouse Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Canal Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Ellis Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Tanager Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Alan S. Hart Freeway
— 62.4 mi, about 1h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Auburn, CA and Chamberlands Estates, CA.
1
Start on Erin Drive
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Erin Drive
2
At end of road, turn left onto Canal Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Canal Street
3
Turn left onto Luther Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Luther Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto Bowman Road
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Bowman Road
5
Turn right onto Bowman Undercrossing Road
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Bowman Undercrossing Road
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
7
Merge onto I 80
58 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
·
Alan S. Hart Freeway
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
Toward Donner Lake
9
Merge onto I 80
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Alan S. Hart Freeway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward CA 89 South: South Lake Tahoe
11
Enter roundabout onto CA 89
4 ft
·
0 sec
·
CA 89
12
Continue on CA 89
13 mi
·
19 min
·
CA 89
Use the straight lane.
13
Enter roundabout onto CA 89
19 ft
·
0 sec
·
CA 89
14
Continue on CA 89
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
CA 89
15
Enter roundabout onto CA 89
29 ft
·
0 sec
·
CA 89
16
Continue on CA 89
6.8 mi
·
13 min
·
CA 89
17
Turn right onto Ellis Road
0.2 mi
·
58 sec
·
Ellis Road
18
Continue on Chamberland Drive
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Chamberland Drive
19
Turn right onto Tanager Drive
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Tanager Drive
20
Turn right onto Grouse Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Grouse Drive
21
Turn right onto Chukar Circle
424 ft
·
18 sec
·
Chukar Circle
22
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 43.4 miles from North Auburn, CA, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.4 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 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.4 miles or 54m 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 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chamberlands Estates, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving North Auburn, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from North Auburn, CA
This is one driving day of about 86.9 miles and 1h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from North Auburn, 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 62.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43.4 mi from North Auburn, CA · 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 43.4 miles from North Auburn, 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 62.4 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.97 one way
$39.95 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $20.58 | $41.16 |
| premium | $6.18 | $21.13 | $42.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.19 | $38.37 |
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: 30.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.1 | 0 | $9.12 | $4.17 |
| Efficient EV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.60 | $3.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.8 | 0 | $12.17 | $5.56 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Chamberlands Estates, CA
Morning in Chamberlands Estates on Friday
Local time
7:39 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
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
1h 57m 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 North Auburn, CA to Chamberlands Estates, CA covers 86.9 miles and takes about 1h 57m 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, Luther Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.4 miles from North Auburn, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.97 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 57m drive. You will face about 17 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Canal Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.9 miles (Bowman Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles: Navigation decision point.
On the drive from North Auburn, CA to Chamberlands Estates, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Donner Lake along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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