Sacramento to Victoria, British Columbia, Canada: Road Trip Guide & Distance

686.7 miles 1105.2 km · straight line
833.4 miles actual route 1341.3 km · driving distance
17h 33min estimated drive time
$80 - $99 estimated fuel cost
~1h 53min flight time
353° N bearing direction

How far is Sacramento from Victoria, British Columbia, Canada?

The distance from Sacramento to Victoria, British Columbia, Canada is 686.7 miles (1105.2 km) as the crow flies. Victoria, British Columbia, Canada is located N of Sacramento. By car, the driving distance is approximately 833.4 miles, taking about 17h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 53min. Sacramento is in California, United States, while Victoria, British Columbia, Canada is in British Columbia, Canada.

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. Heading North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. 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 Sacramento and Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. 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 Sacramento to Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 33min $80 - $99 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 4min $67–$125* Budget
Train ~22h 49min $100–$292* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Sacramento & Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Quick Facts

Sacramento
38.58°N, 121.49°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
48.43°N, 123.37°W
America/Vancouver
20m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 229 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM