Origin
Sacramento, CA
Night in Sacramento on Tuesday
Local time
9:48 PM
PDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sacramento, CA to Acton, CA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
7h
Distance
376.5 mi
606 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$87
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 49m
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6 AM
7h 0m
8 AM
7h 23m
10 AM
7h 8m
12 PM
7h 6m
3 PM
7h 9m
5 PM
7h 22m
8 PM
6h 54m
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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Acton, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Sacramento, CA to Acton, CA covers 376.5 miles and takes about 7h 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 $86.54 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
188.2 miles from Sacramento, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 30m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 7h drive with frequent turns across 376.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 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
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h, 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 Acton, 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 |
| CA 126 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Korean War Veterans' Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Newhall Ranch Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Golden Valley Road | 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 Acton, CA.
1
Start on 9th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
9th Street
2
Turn right onto P Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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P Street
3
Take the ramp straight toward US 50, I 5 South: South Lake Tahoe, San Francisco, Los Angeles
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
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US 50, I 5 South: South Lake Tahoe, San Francisco, Los Angeles
4
Keep slight right to continue on I 5 South: Los Angeles
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
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I 5 South: Los Angeles
5
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
59 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
Westside Freeway
6
Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
0.8 mi
·
49 sec
·
Westside Freeway
7
Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
237 mi
·
4 hr 13 min
·
Westside Freeway
8
Keep slight right
49 mi
·
55 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward CA 126 West: Newhall Ranch Road
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
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CA 126 West: Newhall Ranch Road
10
Turn left onto Korean War Veterans' Memorial Highway
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Korean War Veterans' Memorial Highway
11
Continue on Korean War Veterans' Memorial Highway
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Korean War Veterans' Memorial Highway
12
Continue on Newhall Ranch Road
5.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Newhall Ranch Road
13
Continue on Golden Valley Road
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Golden Valley Road
14
Turn right onto Valley Center Drive
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Valley Center Drive
15
At the end of the road, turn left onto Soledad Canyon Road
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Soledad Canyon Road
16
Turn right onto Sand Canyon Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Sand Canyon Road
17
Take the ramp left toward CA 14 North: Palmdale
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
CA 14 North: Palmdale
18
Merge slight left onto Antelope Valley Freeway
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Antelope Valley Freeway
19
Take the exit slight right toward Crown Valley Road, Acton
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Crown Valley Road, Acton
20
Turn right onto Crown Valley Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Crown Valley Road
21
Turn left onto Gillespie Avenue
148 ft
·
6 sec
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Gillespie Avenue
22
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 188.2 miles from Sacramento, CA, or about 3h 30m 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 83 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 188.2 miles or 3h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Acton, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Sacramento, 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.
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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 376.5 miles and 7h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 83 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 188.2 mi from Sacramento, CA · 3h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
188 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 83 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 188.2 miles from Sacramento, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Acton, CA
The final approach into Acton, 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 Acton, 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
$86.54 one way
$173.07 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
132 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $89.17 | $178.35 |
| premium | $6.18 | $91.56 | $183.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $83.13 | $166.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$87
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$112–$137
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 131.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 113 | 1 | $39.53 | $18.07 |
| Efficient EV | 94.1 | 1 | $32.94 | $15.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 150.6 | 1 | $52.71 | $24.10 |
Gas CO2
132 kg
EV CO2
44 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.
Destination
Acton, CA
Night in Acton on Tuesday
Local time
9:48 PM
PDT
Current temp
70°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
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
7h 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 Acton, CA covers 376.5 miles and takes about 7h 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 188.2 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 $86.54 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, 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 Acton, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Sacramento, CA to Acton, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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