Origin
North Edwards, CA
Late night in North Edwards on Friday
Local time
1:26 AM
PDT
Current temp
70°F
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Live forecast
Trip from North Edwards, CA to Sacramento, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 1m
Distance
367.9 mi
592 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$85
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 49m
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6 AM
6h 2m
8 AM
6h 27m
10 AM
6h 11m
12 PM
6h 8m
3 PM
6h 12m
5 PM
6h 26m
8 PM
5h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Edwards, CA
Tori Pezzulla❤️
Sacramento, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from North Edwards, CA to Sacramento, CA covers 367.9 miles and takes about 6h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Clay Mine Road, Mojave-Barstow Highway, Barstow–Bakersfield Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $84.56 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
183.9 miles from North Edwards, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 1m. Total distance: 367.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 1m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 1m drive with frequent turns across 367.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Clay Mine Road 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 1m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from North Edwards, CA to Sacramento, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Clay Mine Road | — | — |
| Mojave-Barstow Highway | — | — |
| Barstow–Bakersfield Highway | — | — |
| Bakersfield–Tehachapi Highway | — | — |
| Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway | — | — |
| CA 204 | — | — |
| East Brundage Lane | — | — |
| Union Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Clay Mine Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Edwards, CA and Sacramento, CA.
1
Start on Bellaire Avenue
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Bellaire Avenue
2
Turn left onto Clay Mine Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Clay Mine Road
3
Take the ramp right
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
4
Merge slight left onto Mojave-Barstow Highway
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Mojave-Barstow Highway
5
Continue on Barstow–Bakersfield Highway
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Barstow–Bakersfield Highway
6
Continue on Bakersfield–Tehachapi Highway
0.7 mi
·
51 sec
·
Bakersfield–Tehachapi Highway
7
Continue on Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
52 mi
·
1 hr
·
Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
8
Take the exit slight right toward CA 204: Union Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
CA 204: Union Avenue
9
Turn left onto East Brundage Lane
446 ft
·
22 sec
·
East Brundage Lane
10
Turn right onto Union Avenue
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Avenue
11
Continue on Golden State Avenue
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Golden State Avenue
12
Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Golden State Freeway
13
Continue on Golden State Highway
111 mi
·
2 hr
·
Golden State Highway
14
Take the exit slight right toward Avenue 7
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
·
Avenue 7
15
Merge slight left
21 mi
·
24 min
16
Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99
85 mi
·
1 hr 38 min
·
Northbound California State Route 99
17
Continue on Golden State Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Golden State Highway
18
Continue on Old U.S. Route 99E
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Old U.S. Route 99E
19
Keep slight left
45 mi
·
51 min
20
Continue on Capital City Freeway
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
·
Capital City Freeway
21
Take the exit slight right toward N Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
N Street
22
Turn left onto 30th Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
30th Street
23
Turn left onto L Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
L Street
24
Turn right onto 16th Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
16th Street
25
Turn left onto I Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I Street
26
Turn left onto 9th Street
72 ft
·
2 sec
·
9th Street
27
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 183.9 miles from North Edwards, CA, or about 3h 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 81 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 183.9 miles or 3h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 2m
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 North Edwards, 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 North Edwards, CA
This is one driving day of about 367.9 miles and 6h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 miles from North Edwards, 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 183.9 mi from North Edwards, CA · 3h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
184 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 81 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 183.9 miles from North Edwards, 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
$84.56 one way
$169.12 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
129 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $87.14 | $174.27 |
| premium | $6.18 | $89.47 | $178.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $81.23 | $162.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$85
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$110–$135
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 128.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 110.4 | 1 | $38.63 | $17.66 |
| Efficient EV | 92 | 1 | $32.19 | $14.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 147.2 | 1 | $51.51 | $23.55 |
Gas CO2
129 kg
EV CO2
43 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Late night in Sacramento on Friday
Local time
1:26 AM
PDT
Current temp
68°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
2 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
6h 1m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from North Edwards, CA to Sacramento, CA covers 367.9 miles and takes about 6h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Clay Mine Road, Mojave-Barstow Highway, Barstow–Bakersfield Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 183.9 miles from North Edwards, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $84.56 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 1m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from North Edwards, CA to Sacramento, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from North Edwards, CA to Sacramento, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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 methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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