Pittsburg, California to Sacramento: Road Trip Guide & Distance

43.7 miles 70.4 km · straight line
75.4 miles actual route 121.4 km · driving distance
1h 30min estimated drive time
$7 - $9 estimated fuel cost
~35min flight time · usually no direct flights
29° NNE bearing direction

How far is Pittsburg, California from Sacramento?

The distance from Pittsburg, California to Sacramento is 43.7 miles (70.4 km) as the crow flies. Sacramento is located NNE of Pittsburg, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 75.4 miles, taking about 1h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. 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 Pittsburg, California 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 Pittsburg, California to Sacramento

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 30min $7 - $9 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 48min $6–$11* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Pittsburg, California & Sacramento

Quick Facts

Pittsburg, California
38.03°N, 121.88°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 15 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 569.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM