Sac trip tips? - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

M3n2c3 · 2006-02-16, 11:07 PM

I have to drive to the Sac area (Roseville, to be specific) on tuesday for a business meeting, and I need to pick a route.

Keeping in mind that I'm starting from Dayton, my two options are:

1) Drive into Carson, then take the 395 to Reno and from there take the 80 down to Roseville. According to Google maps, this is about 160mi and nearly 3 hours. I'm familiar with this route.

2) Drive through Carson, take the 50 westbound past Placerville and make a beeline into Roseville. Google says this is about 134mi, but nearly 4 hours (3 of those just to get to Placerville).

Any tips? I've driven 80 into Sac before, but not the 50. What's the speed limit for most of highway 50 west?

Nick Koan · 2006-02-16, 11:14 PM

I'd say take 80. Roseville is on 80. Taking 50, you'll either have to go into Sac, and then come back north-east towards Roseville, or cut across on 49 from Placerville to Auburn. Either way, I think taking 80 directly from Reno would be quicker.

How far away from Carson is Dayton exactly? Carson to Placerville is 1:45 - 2 hours max, so I wouldn't expect Dayton to Placerville to be 3 hours, unless you got caught behind a slow truck. Between Carson and South Lake Tahoe, the speed limit is 50mph, and between SLT and Placerville, I think its 55 (maybe 65, but I doubt it).

M3n2c3 · 2006-02-16, 11:34 PM

it's about 20 min from Dayton to Carson.

Dean · 2006-02-16, 11:58 PM

80 is going to be fastest, the question is how to get there...

How far out are you on 50? You could head east/north to Fenley and skip Carson altogether? While some backtracking, it may well be fastest.

Going through Virginia City is an option as well, and loads more fun. Go run the truck route.

Unfortunately 6 mile road is closed, or that would be fun as well.

M3n2c3 · 2006-02-17, 12:33 AM

I'm starting from the wrong end of Dayton to go through Fernley.

And while it pains me to know I'll possibly be missing the joy of running Geiger Grade on ice, I believe it's slower to reach Reno by way of the Viginia City hwy.

Seems like I'll be going for option 1. . .

MPREZIV · 2006-02-17, 07:33 AM

I will say that the drive down 50 into Sac is fun, depending on traffic. I've been down it at like 2am, and it's a f'ing blast! If you were to get stuck behind traffic tho, on the winding 2 lane sections, it would SUCK!

SlickNick112 · 2006-02-17, 09:52 AM

J, go for route 2, it's more fun pending on traffic, and if your not worried about when you leave, take off early to avoid the traffic.

chili · 2006-02-17, 10:10 AM

or option 3....

drive into Carson, 395 S to Rt. 50, Rt 50 to Rt 28 thru Incline & Kings Beach, Rt 267 to 80, and 80 to Roseville.

for 2 years i commuted from Truckee to N. Carson City and that drive along the Lake was AWESOME! i forget, but some magazine voted Rt. 28 between Incline and Spooner summit as one of the the top 10 drives in the US!

sperry · 2006-02-17, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by chili

or option 3....

drive into Carson, 395 S to Rt. 50, Rt 50 to Rt 28 thru Incline & Kings Beach, Rt 267 to 80, and 80 to Roseville.

for 2 years i commuted from Truckee to N. Carson City and that drive along the Lake was AWESOME! i forget, but some magazine voted Rt. 28 between Incline and Spooner summit as one of the the top 10 drives in the US!

I especially like that part where you sit in traffic for 5 hours.

ScottyS · 2006-02-17, 12:34 PM

Time-wise, take the new 395 through Carson and up to 80. Traffic speeds are predictable, whereas Tahoe/50 (especially to Roseville) is unpredictable in terms of delays. I'd take the 80 route even if just going to downtown Sac.

M3n2c3 · 2006-02-17, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ScottyS

Time-wise, take the new 395 through Carson and up to 80.

Oh, definitely. That's a nice little stretch of highway there now.

bxracer69 · 2006-02-18, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by sperry

I especially like that part where you sit in traffic for 5 hours.

That may be in the summer, but I drive that road almost everyday and you can cruise it. I'd say option 3 is your best bet. Thats the way liz always goes when she has horse shows. Her barn is in washoe valley, and it still saves her alot of time and miles going that way.

M3n2c3 · 2006-02-19, 11:19 AM

It's been decided - I'm gonna be picking up another manager in Reno, so I'll be taking the 80 all the way down.

It's ironic that the meet was moved from Roseville to Rancho Cordova after we set our carpool up.

Thanks for the help guys

2006-02-16, 11:07 PM	#1
M3n2c3 EJ205 Real Name: Jeremiah Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dayton, NV Posts: 1,888 Car: 2005 Impreza 2.5RS, 2000 Forester L Class: RNP sometimes (see motto) "Kids are ruining autocross."	Sac trip tips? I have to drive to the Sac area (Roseville, to be specific) on tuesday for a business meeting, and I need to pick a route. Keeping in mind that I'm starting from Dayton, my two options are: 1) Drive into Carson, then take the 395 to Reno and from there take the 80 down to Roseville. According to Google maps, this is about 160mi and nearly 3 hours. I'm familiar with this route. 2) Drive through Carson, take the 50 westbound past Placerville and make a beeline into Roseville. Google says this is about 134mi, but nearly 4 hours (3 of those just to get to Placerville). Any tips? I've driven 80 into Sac before, but not the 50. What's the speed limit for most of highway 50 west? __________________ Small red text that looks curious at first glance but is ultimately inconsequential

2006-02-16, 11:14 PM	#2
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	I'd say take 80. Roseville is on 80. Taking 50, you'll either have to go into Sac, and then come back north-east towards Roseville, or cut across on 49 from Placerville to Auburn. Either way, I think taking 80 directly from Reno would be quicker. How far away from Carson is Dayton exactly? Carson to Placerville is 1:45 - 2 hours max, so I wouldn't expect Dayton to Placerville to be 3 hours, unless you got caught behind a slow truck. Between Carson and South Lake Tahoe, the speed limit is 50mph, and between SLT and Placerville, I think its 55 (maybe 65, but I doubt it). __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2006-02-16, 11:34 PM	#3
M3n2c3 EJ205 Real Name: Jeremiah Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dayton, NV Posts: 1,888 Car: 2005 Impreza 2.5RS, 2000 Forester L Class: RNP sometimes (see motto) "Kids are ruining autocross."	it's about 20 min from Dayton to Carson. __________________ Small red text that looks curious at first glance but is ultimately inconsequential

2006-02-16, 11:58 PM	#4
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	80 is going to be fastest, the question is how to get there... How far out are you on 50? You could head east/north to Fenley and skip Carson altogether? While some backtracking, it may well be fastest. Going through Virginia City is an option as well, and loads more fun. Go run the truck route. Unfortunately 6 mile road is closed, or that would be fun as well. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2006-02-17, 12:33 AM	#5
M3n2c3 EJ205 Real Name: Jeremiah Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dayton, NV Posts: 1,888 Car: 2005 Impreza 2.5RS, 2000 Forester L Class: RNP sometimes (see motto) "Kids are ruining autocross."	I'm starting from the wrong end of Dayton to go through Fernley. And while it pains me to know I'll possibly be missing the joy of running Geiger Grade on ice, I believe it's slower to reach Reno by way of the Viginia City hwy. Seems like I'll be going for option 1. . . __________________ Small red text that looks curious at first glance but is ultimately inconsequential

2006-02-17, 07:33 AM	#6
MPREZIV Token Real Name: Le Stig Afrique? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sitting next to a big yellow box Posts: 3,589 Car: 2001 Impreza 2.5 RS Class: 05 TDSP No, I won't work on your car. F your car*	I will say that the drive down 50 into Sac is fun, depending on traffic. I've been down it at like 2am, and it's a f'ing blast! If you were to get stuck behind traffic tho, on the winding 2 lane sections, it would SUCK! __________________ "...these condoms have a topical anesthetic to reduce sensitivity, so you can last longer. What a paradox. You can't feel a thing, but you can f*ck for HOURS..."

2006-02-17, 09:52 AM	#7
SlickNick112 EJ251 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 603 Car: '06 Impreza WRX STi Class: Out of class! I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal. People know me.	J, go for route 2, it's more fun pending on traffic, and if your not worried about when you leave, take off early to avoid the traffic. __________________ "I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day. " *~Frank Sinatra*

2006-02-17, 10:10 AM	#8
chili n00b Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Truckee, CA Posts: 13 Car: 2005 Subaru Legacy GT Wagon	or option 3.... drive into Carson, 395 S to Rt. 50, Rt 50 to Rt 28 thru Incline & Kings Beach, Rt 267 to 80, and 80 to Roseville. for 2 years i commuted from Truckee to N. Carson City and that drive along the Lake was AWESOME! i forget, but some magazine voted Rt. 28 between Incline and Spooner summit as one of the the top 10 drives in the US!

2006-02-17, 12:34 PM	#10
ScottyS EJ205 Real Name: It is real! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: RNO Posts: 2,367 Car: 1998 Impreza Wagon, 1991 Legacy Turbo Sedan, 2003 Nissan Xterra Class: tvFree Yes, I'll fix it for you. Again.	Time-wise, take the new 395 through Carson and up to 80. Traffic speeds are predictable, whereas Tahoe/50 (especially to Roseville) is unpredictable in terms of delays. I'd take the 80 route even if just going to downtown Sac. __________________ "Trend Number One is that people aren't getting any smarter." Dogbert

2006-02-19, 11:19 AM	#13
M3n2c3 EJ205 Real Name: Jeremiah Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dayton, NV Posts: 1,888 Car: 2005 Impreza 2.5RS, 2000 Forester L Class: RNP sometimes (see motto) "Kids are ruining autocross."	It's been decided - I'm gonna be picking up another manager in Reno, so I'll be taking the 80 all the way down. It's ironic that the meet was moved from Roseville to Rancho Cordova after we set our carpool up. Thanks for the help guys __________________ Small red text that looks curious at first glance but is ultimately inconsequential

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