Maricopa to Sacramento: Road Trip Guide & Distance

651.9 miles 1049.1 km · straight line
789 miles actual route 1269.7 km · driving distance
14h 23min estimated drive time
$76 - $93 estimated fuel cost
~1h 49min flight time
308° NW bearing direction

How far is Maricopa from Sacramento?

The distance from Maricopa to Sacramento is 651.9 miles (1049.1 km) as the crow flies. Sacramento is located NW of Maricopa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 789 miles, taking about 14h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 49min. Both are located in United States — Maricopa in Arizona 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Maricopa 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 Maricopa to Sacramento

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 23min $76 - $93 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 16min $63–$118* Budget
Train ~18h 42min $95–$276* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Maricopa & Sacramento

Quick Facts

Maricopa
33.06°N, 112.05°W
America/Phoenix
358m 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 217 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM