Origin
North Highlands, CA
Afternoon in North Highlands on Thursday
Local time
3:01 PM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Highlands, CA to Folsom, CA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
21m
Distance
11.9 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Highlands, CA
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Folsom, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from North Highlands, CA to Folsom, CA covers 11.9 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Greenback Lane, Don Julio Boulevard, Elkhorn Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.4 miles on Greenback Lane. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 11.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 21m drive with frequent turns across 11.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Greenback Lane is the longest continuous segment at about 9.4 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Don Julio Boulevard.
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 21m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Don Julio Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (E14 / Elkhorn Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles (Greenback Lane): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Don Julio Boulevard
Turn left onto Don Julio Boulevard
Navigation decision point
6
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
E14 / Elkhorn Boulevard
Turn right onto E14 / Elkhorn Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
10.2 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Greenback Lane
Turn left onto Greenback Lane
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
11.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Sutter Street
Turn left onto Sutter Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Greenback Lane | 9.4 mi | 16m |
| Don Julio Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Elkhorn Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| La Cienega Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Sutter Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Greenback Lane
— 9.4 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Highlands, CA and Folsom, CA.
1
Start on La Cienega Drive
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
La Cienega Drive
2
Turn left onto Don Julio Boulevard
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Don Julio Boulevard
3
Turn right onto E14
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Elkhorn Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Continue on E14
7.8 mi
·
13 min
·
Greenback Lane
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on Greenback Lane
205 ft
·
5 sec
·
Greenback Lane
6
Turn left onto Greenback Lane
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Greenback Lane
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto Sutter Street
123 ft
·
5 sec
·
Sutter Street
8
Arrive at destination
Sutter Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.74 one way
$5.47 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $2.82 | $5.64 |
| premium | $6.18 | $2.89 | $5.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.63 | $5.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Folsom, CA
Afternoon in Folsom on Thursday
Local time
3:01 PM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
22 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
21m 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 Highlands, CA to Folsom, CA covers 11.9 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Greenback Lane, Don Julio Boulevard, Elkhorn Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.9 miles from North Highlands, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.74 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 21m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Don Julio Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (E14 / Elkhorn Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles (Greenback Lane): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from North Highlands, CA to Folsom, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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