Origin
Quincy, CA
Afternoon in Quincy on Thursday
Local time
12:57 PM
PDT
Current temp
32°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Quincy, CA to Sacramento, CA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 10m
Distance
144.2 mi
232 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 58m
★
6 AM
3h 10m
8 AM
3h 34m
10 AM
3h 18m
12 PM
3h 16m
3 PM
3h 19m
5 PM
3h 32m
8 PM
3h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Quincy, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Sacramento, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Quincy, CA to Sacramento, CA covers 144.2 miles and takes about 3h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Feather River Highway, CA 70, State Highway 70 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 80.1 miles on Feather River Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.14 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
72.1 miles from Quincy, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 40m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 10m. Total distance: 144.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Quincy, CA to Sacramento, CA covers 144.2 miles and takes about 3h 10m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Feather River Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 80.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CA 70; CA 89 / Lawrence Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 144.2 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 0.1 miles (CA 70; CA 89 / Lawrence Street): Navigation decision point; at 107.5 miles (CA 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 143.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CA 70; CA 89 / Lawrence Street
Turn left onto CA 70; CA 89 / Lawrence Street
Navigation decision point
6
107.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 26m in
|
CA 70
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 70
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
143.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 7m in
Take the exit toward Downtown, J Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 519B
Toward Downtown, J Street
7
143.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 8m in
|
5th Street
Turn left onto 5th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
144.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 9m in
|
9th Street
Turn right onto 9th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Feather River Highway | 80.1 mi | 1h 48m |
| CA 70 | 30.2 mi | 36m |
| State Highway 70 | 9.7 mi | 14m |
| Golden State Highway | 7.7 mi | 8m |
| Westside Freeway | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| Bernie Richter Memorial Highway | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| E Street | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| 5th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Feather River Highway
— 80.1 mi, about 1h 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Quincy, CA and Sacramento, CA.
1
Start on Railway Avenue
288 ft
·
19 sec
·
Railway Avenue
2
Turn left onto CA 70; CA 89
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Lawrence Street
3
Turn slight right onto CA 70; CA 89
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Crescent Street
4
Continue on CA 70; CA 89
9.7 mi
·
14 min
·
State Highway 70
5
Continue on CA 70
23 mi
·
34 min
·
Feather River Highway
6
Turn straight onto CA 70
57 mi
·
1 hr 13 min
·
Feather River Highway
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on CA 70
11 mi
·
12 min
·
CA 70
8
Continue on CA 70
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
CA 70
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn right onto 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
5th Street
10
Turn left onto CA 70
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
E Street
11
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 70
18 mi
·
20 min
·
CA 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto CA 99
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Bernie Richter Memorial Highway
13
Continue on CA 99
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Golden State Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 5
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Westside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 519B
Toward Downtown, J Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on J Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
J Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn left onto 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
5th Street
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn right onto H Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
H Street
19
Turn right onto 9th Street
490 ft
·
15 sec
·
9th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Arrive at destination
9th Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 72.1 miles from Quincy, CA, or about 1h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80.1 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 32 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.1 miles or 1h 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 38m
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 Quincy, 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 Quincy, CA
This is one driving day of about 144.2 miles and 3h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Quincy, 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.
The longest stretch is on Feather River Highway for about 80.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 72.1 mi from Quincy, CA · 1h 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
72 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 72.1 miles from Quincy, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Feather River Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 80.1 miles.
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
$33.14 one way
$66.29 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $34.15 | $68.31 |
| premium | $6.18 | $35.07 | $70.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.84 | $63.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.3 | 0 | $15.14 | $6.92 |
| Efficient EV | 36.1 | 0 | $12.62 | $5.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 57.7 | 0 | $20.19 | $9.23 |
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (66% 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
Afternoon in Sacramento on Thursday
Local time
12:57 PM
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
36 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
3h 10m 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 Quincy, CA to Sacramento, CA covers 144.2 miles and takes about 3h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Feather River Highway, CA 70, State Highway 70. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 72.1 miles from Quincy, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.14 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 144.2 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 0.1 miles (CA 70; CA 89 / Lawrence Street): Navigation decision point; at 107.5 miles (CA 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 143.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Quincy, CA to Sacramento, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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