Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
51.2 mi
82 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sacramento, CA
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Camino, CA
Győző Mórocz
The drive from Sacramento, CA to Camino, CA covers 51.2 miles and takes about 1h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on El Dorado Freeway, Carson Road, 15th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46.6 miles on El Dorado Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.77 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 51.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.
This is a 1h 3m highway drive covering 51.2 miles, with most of the trip on El Dorado Freeway and Carson Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 46.6 miles on El Dorado Freeway.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on El Dorado Freeway and Carson Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near 15th Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 3m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (15th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.3 miles (US 50 / El Dorado Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto 15th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward I 80 East, CA 99 South: Reno, Placerville, Fresno
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50 / El Dorado Freeway toward US 50 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Sierra Blanca Drive
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| El Dorado Freeway | 46.6 mi | 54m |
| Carson Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| 15th Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| J Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Capital City Freeway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Sierra Blanca Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Pondorado Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| X Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Sacramento, CA and Camino, CA.
Start on 9th Street
Turn left onto J Street
Turn right onto 15th Street
Turn left onto X Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 50; I 80 Business
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50
Turn right onto Camino Heights Drive
Turn left onto Sierra Blanca Drive
Continue on Pondorado Road
Enter roundabout
Continue
At end of road, turn right onto Carson Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.6 mi from Sacramento, CA · 31m 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.
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 25.6 miles from Sacramento, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Camino, 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.
Regular Gas
$11.77 one way
$23.54 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $12.13 | $24.25 |
| premium | $6.18 | $12.45 | $24.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.30 | $22.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.9 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 | 15.4 | 0 | $5.38 | $2.46 |
| Efficient EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.48 | $2.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.17 | $3.28 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Sacramento on Thursday
Local time
3:13 PM
PDT
Current temp
68°F
Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Camino on Thursday
Local time
3:13 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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