Palmdale to Sacramento: Road Trip Guide & Distance

334 miles 537.5 km · straight line
373 miles actual route 600.3 km · driving distance
6h 58min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
327° NNW bearing direction

How far is Palmdale from Sacramento?

The distance from Palmdale to Sacramento is 334 miles (537.5 km) as the crow flies. Sacramento is located NNW of Palmdale. By car, the driving distance is approximately 373 miles, taking about 6h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States.

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. 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 Palmdale 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 Palmdale to Sacramento

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 58min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 22min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~6h 37min $45–$131* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Palmdale & Sacramento

Quick Facts

Palmdale
34.58°N, 118.12°W
America/Los_Angeles
810m 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 111 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 74.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM