Origin
Pine Grove, CA
Night in Pine Grove on Thursday
Local time
10:33 PM
PDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pine Grove, CA to Sacramento, CA
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
52.3 mi
84 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pine Grove, CA
Brett Sayles
Sacramento, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pine Grove, CA to Sacramento, CA covers 52.3 miles and takes about 1h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Jackson Road, Ridge Road, CA 49 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.6 miles on Jackson Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.02 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 52.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (14%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 22m drive with frequent turns across 52.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jackson Road is the longest continuous segment at about 30.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Irish Town Pine Grove Weiland Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.3 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Irish Town Pine Grove Weiland Road): Navigation decision point; at 15.6 miles (CA 16 / Jackson Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 50.3 miles (30th Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Irish Town Pine Grove Weiland Road
Turn right onto Irish Town Pine Grove Weiland Road
Navigation decision point
5
15.6 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
CA 16 / Jackson Road
Turn left onto CA 16 / Jackson Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
50.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
|
30th Street
Turn right onto 30th Street
Navigation decision point
5
50.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
|
L Street
Turn left onto L Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
51.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
I Street
Turn left onto I Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson Road | 30.6 mi | 45m |
| Ridge Road | 8.3 mi | 14m |
| CA 49 | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| Folsom Boulevard | 4 mi | 6m |
| L Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| I Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| CA 88 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 16th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Jackson Road
— 30.6 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pine Grove, CA and Sacramento, CA.
1
Start on Church Street
120 ft
·
8 sec
·
Church Street
2
Turn right onto Irish Town Pine Grove Weiland Road
162 ft
·
12 sec
·
Irish Town Pine Grove Weiland Road
3
Turn left onto CA 88
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
CA 88
4
Turn right onto Ridge Road
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Ridge Road
5
At end of road, turn right onto Ridge Road
5.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Ridge Road
6
Turn right onto CA 49
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
CA 49
7
Turn left onto CA 16
31 mi
·
45 min
·
Jackson Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn left onto CA 16
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Folsom Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Continue on Capitol Avenue
407 ft
·
10 sec
·
Capitol Avenue
10
Turn right onto 30th Street
425 ft
·
14 sec
·
30th Street
11
Turn left onto L Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
L Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Turn right onto US 40 Historic
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
16th Street
13
Turn left onto I Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Turn left onto 9th Street
71 ft
·
1 sec
·
9th Street
15
Arrive at destination
9th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.1 mi from Pine Grove, CA · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.1 miles from Pine Grove, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.02 one way
$24.04 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $12.39 | $24.77 |
| premium | $6.18 | $12.72 | $25.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.55 | $23.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.58 | $2.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.32 | $3.35 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Sacramento, CA
Night in Sacramento on Thursday
Local time
10:33 PM
PDT
Current temp
68°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
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 22m 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 Pine Grove, CA to Sacramento, CA covers 52.3 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jackson Road, Ridge Road, CA 49. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.1 miles from Pine Grove, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.02 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.3 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Irish Town Pine Grove Weiland Road): Navigation decision point; at 15.6 miles (CA 16 / Jackson Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 50.3 miles (30th Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Pine Grove, CA to Sacramento, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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