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Trip from Sacramento, CA to Pine Grove, CA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 22m

Distance

53.4 mi

86 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
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.

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capital city of the U.S. state of California and seat of Sacramento County

Sacramento, CA

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Downtown Pine Grove, CA, CA

Pine Grove, CA

Brett Sayles

Trip Overview

The drive from Sacramento, CA to Pine Grove, CA covers 53.4 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 CA 16, Ridge Road, Jackson Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.6 miles on CA 16. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.27 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: 53.4 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 (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 22m highway drive covering 53.4 miles, with most of the trip on CA 16 and Ridge Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 22.6 miles on CA 16.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
CA 16 is the longest continuous segment at about 22.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CA 16 and Ridge Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near 15th Street.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.4 miles you will encounter 16 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 0.5 miles (15th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (US 50 / El Dorado Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | 15th Street

Turn right onto 15th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
8
2.3 mi into trip | ~4m in | US 50 / El Dorado Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto US 50 / El Dorado Freeway toward US 50 East

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 6A Toward US 50 East
8
6.1 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the exit toward CA 16 East: Howe Avenue, Power Inn Road

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 9 Toward CA 16 East: Howe Avenue, Power Inn Road
9
6.3 mi into trip | ~9m in

Keep slight left at fork toward CA 16: Howe Avenue, Power Inn Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward CA 16: Howe Avenue, Power Inn Road
9
6.4 mi into trip | ~9m in

Keep slight right at fork toward CA 16 East: Jackson, Power Inn Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward CA 16 East: Jackson, Power Inn Road

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
CA 16 22.6 mi 33m
Ridge Road 8.3 mi 14m
Jackson Road 8.1 mi 12m
CA 49 6.8 mi 9m
El Dorado Freeway 3.8 mi 4m
15th Street 1.1 mi 2m
Folsom Boulevard 0.6 mi <1m
J Street 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: CA 16 — 22.6 mi, about 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on 9th Street

348 ft · 16 sec · 9th Street
2

Turn left onto J Street

0.5 mi · 55 sec · J Street
3

Turn right onto 15th Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · 15th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Turn left onto X Street

400 ft · 8 sec · X Street
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward I 80 East, CA 99 South: Reno, Placerville, Fresno
6

Merge onto US 50; I 80 Business

0.4 mi · 22 sec · Capital City Freeway
7

Keep slight left at fork onto US 50

3.8 mi · 4 min · El Dorado Freeway
Exit 6A Toward US 50 East Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Exit 9 Toward CA 16 East: Howe Avenue, Power Inn Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 16 sec
Toward CA 16: Howe Avenue, Power Inn Road Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork

215 ft · 5 sec
Toward CA 16 East: Jackson, Power Inn Road Use the right lane.
11

Turn straight onto CA 16

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Howe Avenue
12

Turn left onto CA 16

0.6 mi · 52 sec · Folsom Boulevard
Use the left lane.
13

Turn slight right onto CA 16

23 mi · 33 min · CA 16
Use the left / straight lanes.
14

Continue on CA 16

8.1 mi · 12 min · Jackson Road
15

Turn right onto CA 49

6.8 mi · 9 min · CA 49
16

Turn left onto Ridge Road

5.2 mi · 9 min · Ridge Road
17

Continue on Ridge Road

3.1 mi · 5 min · Ridge Road
18

At end of road, turn left onto CA 88

0.5 mi · 55 sec · CA 88
19

Turn right onto Irish Town Pine Grove Weiland Road

162 ft · 10 sec · Irish Town Pine Grove Weiland Road
20

Turn left onto Church Street

120 ft · 5 sec · Church Street
21

Arrive at destination

Church Street

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 26.7 mi from Sacramento, CA · 39m into the drive

Downtown Live Oak, CA, CA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Live Oak, CA

27 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

Carmichael, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Live Oak, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 26.7 miles from Sacramento, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Pine Grove, CA

The final approach into Pine Grove, 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

$12.27 one way

$24.55 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $12.65 $25.30
premium $6.18 $12.99 $25.97
diesel $5.61 $11.79 $23.58

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$12

Estimated CO2 emission: 18.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16 0 $5.61 $2.56
Efficient EV 13.4 0 $4.67 $2.14
EV Truck/SUV 21.4 0 $7.48 $3.42

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Sacramento, CA

Afternoon in Sacramento on Thursday

Local time

2:49 PM

PDT

Current temp

68°F

Sunny

NNW 13 to 18 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 10:43AM PDT until April 17 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Medford OR

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 10:32AM PDT until April 17 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

Destination

Pine Grove, CA

Afternoon in Pine Grove on Thursday

Local time

2:49 PM

PDT

Current temp

67°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 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 22m 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 Sacramento, CA to Pine Grove, CA covers 53.4 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 CA 16, Ridge Road, Jackson Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.7 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 $12.27 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 53.4 miles you will encounter 16 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 0.5 miles (15th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (US 50 / El Dorado Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Sacramento, CA to Pine Grove, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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