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Driving roads near Sacramento

3 great driving roads within 100 miles of Sacramento, hand-picked and fact-checked. The closest is Ebbetts Pass, 82 miles out. Distances are straight-line, so drive times will vary.

Satellite map of Mount Hamilton Road Mount Hamilton Road19 mi · 42 min · 7 hairpinsView the roadbook ›

The roads, closest first

Satellite map of Ebbetts Pass, USA – West

Ebbetts Pass

CA 4SR 4USA – West

21 mi · 45 min · 2,682 m summit· 82 mi away

Satellite map of Sonora Pass, USA – West

Sonora Pass

CA 108SR 108USA – West

49 mi · 1 h 48 min · 2,916 m summit· 84 mi away

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Driving near Sacramento: common questions

What is the best driving road near Sacramento?
Mount Hamilton Road, about 86 miles from Sacramento as the crow flies. Endless switchbacks from San Jose up to Lick Observatory on Mount Hamilton
How many great driving roads are within 100 miles of Sacramento?
3 of the roads in our catalogue pass within 100 miles of Sacramento, every one mapped from real road geometry and fact-checked.
What is the closest great driving road to Sacramento?
Ebbetts Pass, about 82 miles away. A narrow, wild Sierra crossing with no centre line over the top.