Where is Nevada County, CA 

For those working in Sacramento area, living in Nevada County provides a managable commuting scenario. Residents of Nevada County can use highways like I-80 and historic Hwy 49 to get to Sacramento and its suburbs:

-Grass Valley to Roseville - 24 Miles
-Grass Valley to Folsom - 25 Miles
-Grass Valley to Midtown Sacramento - 62 Miles
-Grass Valley to San Franciso - 122 Miles

 

For those looking to enjoy the mountains, Nevada County is situated in the Sierra Foothills - close enough to for easy daytrips, but at an elevation that doesn't get as much snow.

-Grass Valley to South Lake Tahoe - 97 Miles
-Grass Valley to North Lake Tahoe - 50 Miles
-Grass Valley to Truckee - 51 Miles