Baltimore to Sacramento: Road Trip Guide & Distance

2387.4 miles 3842.2 km · straight line
2735.4 miles actual route 4402.2 km · driving distance
47h 45min estimated drive time
$263 - $324 estimated fuel cost
~5h 18min flight time
283° WNW bearing direction

How far is Baltimore from Sacramento?

The distance from Baltimore to Sacramento is 2387.4 miles (3842.2 km) as the crow flies. Sacramento is located WNW of Baltimore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2735.4 miles, taking about 47h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 5h 18min. Both are located in United States — Baltimore in Maryland and Sacramento in California.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Baltimore 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 Baltimore to Sacramento

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 47h 45min $263 - $324 Flexible stops
Fly ~5h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~57h 18min $219–$410* Budget
Train ~62h 5min $328–$957* Comfort

Quick Facts

Baltimore
39.29°N, 76.61°W
America/New_York
10m 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 796 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 199 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 10.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM