Benicia to Sacramento: Road Trip Guide & Distance

51.4 miles 82.8 km · straight line
61.3 miles actual route 98.6 km · driving distance
1h 14min estimated drive time
$6 - $7 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
44° NE bearing direction

How far is Benicia from Sacramento?

The distance from Benicia to Sacramento is 51.4 miles (82.8 km) as the crow flies. Sacramento is located NE of Benicia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 61.3 miles, taking about 1h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 36min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Benicia 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 Benicia to Sacramento

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 14min $6 - $7 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 29min $5–$9* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Benicia & Sacramento

Quick Facts

Benicia
38.05°N, 122.16°W
America/Los_Angeles
8m 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 17 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 484 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM