Albany, Oregon to Sacramento: Road Trip Guide & Distance

426.5 miles 686.4 km · straight line
513.6 miles actual route 826.6 km · driving distance
9h 48min estimated drive time
$49 - $61 estimated fuel cost
~1h 21min flight time
168° SSE bearing direction

How far is Albany, Oregon from Sacramento?

The distance from Albany, Oregon to Sacramento is 426.5 miles (686.4 km) as the crow flies. Sacramento is located SSE of Albany, Oregon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 513.6 miles, taking about 9h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Albany, Oregon in Oregon and Sacramento in California.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Albany, Oregon and Sacramento. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Albany, Oregon to Sacramento

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 48min $49 - $61 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 46min $41–$77* Budget
Train ~9h 19min $62–$180* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albany, Oregon & Sacramento

Quick Facts

Albany, Oregon
44.64°N, 123.11°W
America/Los_Angeles
65m elevation
Sacramento
38.58°N, 121.49°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 142 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 58.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM