Trip from Sacramento, CA to Claremont, CA

Drive Time

7h 35m

Distance

410.8 mi

661 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$95

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min

4 AM

7h 25m ★

6 AM

7h 35m

8 AM

7h 55m

10 AM

7h 42m

12 PM

7h 40m

3 PM

7h 43m

5 PM

7h 54m

8 PM

7h 29m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Sacramento, CA

Stephen Leonardi

Claremont, CA

Stephen Leonardi

Trip Overview

The drive from Sacramento, CA to Claremont, CA covers 410.8 miles and takes about 7h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on P Street, US 50, I 5 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $95.13 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

205.4 miles from Sacramento, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 47m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 7h 35m drive with frequent turns across 410.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

P Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

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.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 35m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Sacramento, CA to Claremont, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
P Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 50	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 5 South	Unavailable	Refreshing
Westside Freeway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Golden State Freeway	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 210 East	Unavailable	Refreshing
Foothill Freeway	Unavailable	Refreshing
CA 66	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: P Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sacramento, CA and Claremont, CA.

Start on 9th Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · 9th Street

Turn right onto P Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · P Street

Take the ramp straight toward US 50, I 5 South: South Lake Tahoe, San Francisco, Los Angeles

0.2 mi · 17 sec · US 50, I 5 South: South Lake Tahoe, San Francisco, Los Angeles

Keep slight right to continue on I 5 South: Los Angeles

0.5 mi · 38 sec · I 5 South: Los Angeles

Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

59 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Westside Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

0.8 mi · 49 sec · Westside Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

237 mi · 4 hr 13 min · Westside Freeway

Keep slight right

58 mi · 1 hr 6 min

Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

2.0 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway

Take the exit slight right toward I 210 East: Pasadena

0.3 mi · 18 sec · I 210 East: Pasadena

Continue on Foothill Freeway

24 mi · 28 min · Foothill Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

19 mi · 22 min · Foothill Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

2.9 mi · 3 min · Foothill Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

0.3 mi · 19 sec · Foothill Freeway

Take the exit slight right toward CA 66: Foothill Boulevard

0.2 mi · 22 sec · CA 66: Foothill Boulevard

Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Boulevard East, Fairplex

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Foothill Boulevard East, Fairplex

Turn straight onto Foothill Boulevard

2.2 mi · 3 min · Foothill Boulevard

Continue on East Foothill Boulevard

1.1 mi · 1 min · East Foothill Boulevard

Turn right onto Mountain Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Mountain Avenue

Turn left onto Bonita Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Bonita Avenue

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 205.4 miles from Sacramento, CA, or about 3h 47m into the drive.

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 90 miles or 1h 39m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 205.4 miles or 3h 47m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 28m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Claremont, CA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Sacramento, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Sacramento, CA

This is one driving day of about 410.8 miles and 7h 35m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 90 miles from Sacramento, CA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 205.4 mi from Sacramento, CA · 3h 47m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bakersfield, CA

205 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

Modesto, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 90 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bakersfield, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 205.4 miles from Sacramento, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Claremont, CA

The final approach into Claremont, 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 Claremont, 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

$95.13 one way

$190.26 round trip

$5.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 144 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$6.07	$98.11	$196.21
premium	$6.24	$100.97	$201.94
diesel	$5.64	$91.27	$182.53

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$95

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$120–$145

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 143.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $43 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	123.2	1	$43.13	$19.72
Efficient EV	102.7	1	$35.95	$16.43
EV Truck/SUV	164.3	2	$57.51	$26.29

Gas CO2

144 kg

EV CO2

48 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Sacramento, CA

Afternoon in Sacramento on Sunday

Local time

1:38 PM

PDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Claremont, CA

Afternoon in Claremont on Sunday

Local time

1:38 PM

PDT

Current temp

52°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

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

7h 35m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Sacramento, CA to Claremont, CA covers 410.8 miles and takes about 7h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are P Street, US 50, I 5 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 205.4 miles from Sacramento, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $95.13 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 35m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Sacramento, CA to Claremont, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Sacramento, CA to Claremont, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.