Origin
Folsom, CA
Afternoon in Folsom on Monday
Local time
12:06 PM
PDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Folsom, CA to Galt, CA
Drive Time
47m
Distance
44.2 mi
71 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
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6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Folsom, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Galt, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
The drive from Folsom, CA to Galt, CA covers 44.2 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Reading Street, Leidesdorff Street, Folsom Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.24 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
22.1 miles from Folsom, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 47m drive with frequent turns across 44.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Reading Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Folsom, CA to Galt, CA is easy. At 47m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Folsom, CA to Galt, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Leidesdorff Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Folsom Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 50 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| El Dorado Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bradshaw Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Grant Line Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kammerer Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Reading Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Folsom, CA and Galt, CA.
1
Start on Sutter Street
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Sutter Street
2
Turn right onto Reading Street
364 ft
·
15 sec
·
Reading Street
3
Turn left onto Leidesdorff Street
161 ft
·
6 sec
·
Leidesdorff Street
4
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
5
Turn straight onto Folsom Boulevard
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Folsom Boulevard
6
Take the ramp slight right toward US 50 West: Sacramento
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 50 West: Sacramento
7
Merge slight left onto El Dorado Freeway
8.6 mi
·
9 min
·
El Dorado Freeway
8
Take the exit slight right toward Bradshaw Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Bradshaw Road
9
Turn left onto Bradshaw Road
9.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Bradshaw Road
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bradshaw Road
82 ft
·
2 sec
·
Bradshaw Road
11
Exit the roundabout onto Bradshaw Road
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Bradshaw Road
12
Turn right onto Grant Line Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Grant Line Road
13
Continue on Kammerer Road
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Kammerer Road
14
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
15
Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
South Sacramento Freeway
16
Take the exit slight right toward Central Galt
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Central Galt
17
Turn right onto A Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
A Street
18
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 22.1 miles from Folsom, CA, or about 23m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 44.2 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 22.1 miles or 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Galt, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Folsom, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Folsom, CA
This is one driving day of about 44.2 miles and 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Folsom, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.1 mi from Folsom, CA · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 44.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.1 miles from Folsom, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Galt, CA
The final approach into Galt, CA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Galt, CA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.24 one way
$20.47 round trip
$5.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.07 | $10.56 | $21.11 |
| premium | $6.24 | $10.86 | $21.73 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $9.82 | $19.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.64 | $2.12 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.87 | $1.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.19 | $2.83 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Galt, CA
Afternoon in Galt on Monday
Local time
12:06 PM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
27 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
47m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Folsom, CA to Galt, CA covers 44.2 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Reading Street, Leidesdorff Street, Folsom Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.1 miles from Folsom, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.24 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Folsom, CA to Galt, CA is easy. At 47m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Folsom, CA to Galt, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Folsom, CA to Galt, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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