Origin
Plymouth, CA
Late night in Plymouth on Saturday
Local time
1:24 AM
PDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Plymouth, CA to Sacramento, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h
Distance
39.1 mi
63 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Plymouth, CA
Ajdin Coric
Sacramento, CA
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Trip Overview
Plymouth to Sacramento is 39.1 miles and takes about 1 hour via Jackson Road/Folsom Boulevard/CA 49, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within California, connecting the Pacific Coast region. Expect a local road feel for most of this short trip, making it a straightforward journey. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick transit between these two points without requiring an overnight stay.
About the Cities
Arriving in Sacramento, CA
Full guide →Founded 1849
Sacramento is the state capital of California in the United States. It is the regional center for the Greater Sacramento metropolitan area, which dominates much of the surrounding Sacramento Valley and stretches into parts of Gold Country. Sacramento is the oldest incorporated city in California, settled between the confluences of the Sacramento and American rivers. The city has been the site of many important historic events that have shaped California and U.S. history, most notably the California Gold Rush and location of the original terminus of the First Transcontinental Railroad. Much of this historical legacy has been preserved, especially in the historic Old Sacramento district, where buildings and railroads from that era continue to attract visitors. However, Sacramento is not a city that is stuck in the past. As the capital of the most populous U.S.
Top landmarks
- • California State Capitol — state capitol building of the U.S. state of California
- • Crocker Art Museum — art museum in Sacramento, California
- • Sacramento Valley Station — main railroad and light rail station in Sacramento, California
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 39.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (6%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This is a turn-heavy local drive, with only 6% of the route on highways. You'll spend the majority of your time navigating local roads, including a significant 30.6-mile stretch on Jackson Road. The route generally progresses as a series of local streets and state routes rather than a high-speed freeway experience. Be prepared for frequent turns and traffic signals as you make your way through communities.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 33 miles in near CA 16 / Folsom Boulevard.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 33 miles (CA 16 / Folsom Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 37.1 miles (30th Street): Navigation decision point; at 37.2 miles (L Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
33 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
CA 16 / Folsom Boulevard
Turn left onto CA 16 / Folsom Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
37.1 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
30th Street
Turn right onto 30th Street
Navigation decision point
5
37.2 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
L Street
Turn left onto L Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
38.5 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
I Street
Turn left onto I Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
39 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
9th Street
Turn left onto 9th Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson Road | 30.6 mi | 45m |
| Folsom Boulevard | 4 mi | 6m |
| CA 49 | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| L Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| I Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 16th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 30th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Capitol Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Jackson Road
— 30.6 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth, CA and Sacramento, CA.
1
Start on CA 49
200 ft
·
3 sec
·
CA 49
2
Continue on CA 49
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
CA 49
3
Continue on CA 16
31 mi
·
45 min
·
Jackson Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left onto CA 16
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Folsom Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Continue on Capitol Avenue
407 ft
·
10 sec
·
Capitol Avenue
6
Turn right onto 30th Street
425 ft
·
14 sec
·
30th Street
7
Turn left onto L Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
L Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Turn right onto US 40 Historic
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
16th Street
9
Turn left onto I Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Turn left onto 9th Street
71 ft
·
1 sec
·
9th Street
11
Arrive at destination
9th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.5 mi from Plymouth, CA · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.5 miles from Plymouth, 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
$8.99 one way
$17.97 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $9.26 | $18.52 |
| premium | $6.18 | $9.51 | $19.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.63 | $17.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.11 | $1.88 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.42 | $1.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.47 | $2.50 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Late night in Sacramento on Saturday
Local time
1:24 AM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Partly Cloudy
SW 2 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 17 at 7:10PM PDT until April 18 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
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
19 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
1h on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Plymouth, CA to Sacramento, CA covers 39.1 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jackson Road, Folsom Boulevard, CA 49. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.5 miles from Plymouth, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.99 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 drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 33 miles (CA 16 / Folsom Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 37.1 miles (30th Street): Navigation decision point; at 37.2 miles (L Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Plymouth, CA to Sacramento, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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