This straightforward 34-mile drive from Sacramento to Woodbridge, California, can easily be completed in about 45 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. The route primarily utilizes the South Sacramento Freeway and Lower Sacramento Road, with a portion on 15th Street. Given its short distance and manageable duration, you won't need an overnight stay. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $8. This highway-focused drive stays within the Pacific Coast region, offering a convenient local excursion.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 34 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this trip, with 74% of the drive on major roadways. You'll encounter a significant uninterrupted stretch of 24.6 miles on the South Sacramento Freeway, offering a consistent pace. The route transitions from freeway driving to local roads like Lower Sacramento Road, providing a slight change of scenery as you approach your destination. The overall feel is that of a practical, efficient connection between two points in California.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Sacramento Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 24.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on South Sacramento Freeway and Lower Sacramento 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 Effort7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 34 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
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 (I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 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.
5
1.7 mi into trip|~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 80 East, CA 99 South: Reno, Placerville, Fresno
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 80 East, CA 99 South: Reno, Placervill...
8
2.3 mi into trip|~4m in|I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway toward I 80 Business East, CA 99 South: Reno, Fresno
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 80 Business East, CA 99 South: Reno, F...
6
2.6 mi into trip|~4m in
Take the exit toward CA 99 South: Fresno
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CA 99 South: Fresno
5
3 mi into trip|~5m in|CA 99 / South Sacramento Freeway
Merge onto CA 99 / South Sacramento Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Sacramento, CA and Woodbridge, CA, road signs point toward Placerville and Fresno.
Placerville
1.7 mi in|~3m
Fresno
1.7 mi in|~3m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
South Sacramento Freeway
24.6 mi
28m
Lower Sacramento Road
5.7 mi
10m
15th Street
1.1 mi
2m
Capital City Freeway
0.6 mi
<1m
Liberty Road
0.5 mi
<1m
J Street
0.5 mi
<1m
X Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
9th Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
South Sacramento Freeway
— 24.6 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sacramento, CA and Woodbridge, 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 right at fork onto I 80 Business
0.3 mi·18 sec·Capital City Freeway
Toward I 80 Business East, CA 99 South: Reno, FresnoUse the slight right lane.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi·34 sec
Toward CA 99 South: FresnoUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto CA 99
25 mi·28 min·South Sacramento Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward Liberty Road
11
Turn right onto Liberty Road
0.5 mi·58 sec·Liberty Road
12
Turn left onto J10
5.7 mi·10 min·Lower Sacramento Road
13
Turn right onto Augusta Street
143 ft·6 sec·Augusta Street
14
Arrive at destination
Augusta Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17 mi from Sacramento, CA
· 21m into the drive
The midpoint is around 17 miles from Sacramento, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Woodbridge, CA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Woodbridge, CA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.81 one way
$15.63 round trip
$5.84/gal25.4 MPG avg12 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$6.02
$8.05
$16.11
premium
$6.18
$8.27
$16.54
diesel
$5.61
$7.51
$15.01
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
10.2
0
$3.57
$1.63
Efficient EV
8.5
0
$2.97
$1.36
EV Truck/SUV
13.6
0
$4.76
$2.18
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Sacramento, CA
Morning
in Sacramento on Friday
Local time
11:10 AM
PDT
Current temp
68°F
Sunny
NNW 13 to 18 mph0% chanceLive 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
Woodbridge, CA
Morning
in Woodbridge on Friday
Local time
11:10 AM
PDT
Current temp
70°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
2 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
45m 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 Woodbridge, CA covers 34 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Sacramento Freeway, Lower Sacramento Road, 15th Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17 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 $7.81 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 short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 34 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
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 (I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Sacramento, CA and Woodbridge, CA, road signs point toward Placerville and Fresno.
