How far is Folsom, CA from Sacramento, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Folsom and Sacramento is 18.43 miles (29.66 km).

Flight distance from Folsom, CA to Sacramento, CA is 18.43 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Folsom, California to Sacramento, California is: 24.12 miles (38.82 km) by car.

Driving from Folsom to Sacramento will take approximately 00 hours 30 minutes.

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#1 Folsom

A city in Sacramento County, California. It is located in the Sacramento Valley in central California. Folsom is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Folsom Prison and the Folsom Historic District.

Population 82726
GPS Coordinates 38°40'41"N 121°10'34"W
Latitude 38.6779600
Longitude -121.1760600
Altitude 67
Country United States
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#2 Sacramento

The sixth most populous city in California and the center of the Sacramento metropolitan area. It is located in the Sacramento Valley in central California. Sacramento is the capital of California and is known for its government and its many attractions, such as the California State Capitol and the California State Railroad Museum.

Population 512838
GPS Coordinates 38°34'54"N 121°29'40"W
Latitude 38.5815700
Longitude -121.4944000
Altitude 9
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Folsom and Sacramento

The distance between Folsom and Sacramento is 39 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 25 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Folsom and Sacramento. The current time is 10:28:35.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 48 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 36 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 28 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 24 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 20 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 19 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 18 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3.22 liters (0.85 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Folsom and Sacramento.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Folsom to Sacramento is $4.56 (diesel $5.27).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $4.56 $4.76 $4.89 $5.27

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in California ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $5.355 (Diesel $6.196) /gallon. Last changed prices on November 17, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Folsom and Sacramento (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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