Origin
Galt, CA
Afternoon in Galt on Thursday
Local time
1:12 PM
PDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Galt, CA to Howard Landing, CA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
37m
Distance
19.8 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Galt, CA
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Howard Landing, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
The drive from Galt, CA to Howard Landing, CA covers 19.8 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New Hope Road, West Walnut Grove Road, Victory Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.7 miles on New Hope Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 19.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (13%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 37m drive with frequent turns across 19.8 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.
New Hope Road is the longest continuous segment at about 6.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near F Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 37m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (F Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (Orr Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles (J8 / Thornton Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
F Street
Turn right onto F Street
Navigation decision point
5
4.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Orr Road
At end of road, turn left onto Orr Road
Navigation decision point
4
8.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
J8 / Thornton Road
Turn left onto J8 / Thornton Road
Navigation decision point
5
8.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
J11 / West Walnut Grove Road
At end of road, turn right onto J11 / West Walnut Grove Road
Navigation decision point
4
14.6 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
CA 160 / Victory Highway
Turn left onto CA 160 / Victory Highway
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Hope Road | 6.7 mi | 11m |
| West Walnut Grove Road | 4.4 mi | 8m |
| Victory Highway | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| CA 220 | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Walnut Grove-Thornton Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| F Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| River Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North New Hope Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Hope Road
— 6.7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Galt, CA and Howard Landing, CA.
1
Start on A Street
209 ft
·
7 sec
·
A Street
2
Turn left onto J10
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
South Lincoln Way
3
Turn right onto F Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
F Street
4
Turn right onto New Hope Road
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
New Hope Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto Orr Road
350 ft
·
7 sec
·
Orr Road
6
Continue on New Hope Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
New Hope Road
7
Continue on New Hope Road
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
New Hope Road
8
Continue on North New Hope Road
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
North New Hope Road
9
Turn left onto J8
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Thornton Road
10
At end of road, turn right onto J11
4.4 mi
·
8 min
·
West Walnut Grove Road
11
Continue on J11
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Walnut Grove-Thornton Road
12
Continue on J11
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
River Road
13
Turn left onto J11
461 ft
·
57 sec
·
Walnut Grove Bridge
14
Turn left onto CA 160
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Victory Highway
15
Continue on CA 160
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
Victory Highway
16
Turn right onto CA 220
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
CA 220
17
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
58 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.55 one way
$9.10 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $4.69 | $9.38 |
| premium | $6.18 | $4.82 | $9.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.08 | $0.95 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.73 | $0.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Howard Landing, CA
Afternoon in Howard Landing on Thursday
Local time
1:12 PM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
37m 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 Galt, CA to Howard Landing, CA covers 19.8 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Hope Road, West Walnut Grove Road, Victory Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.9 miles from Galt, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.55 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.
This is a straightforward 37m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (F Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (Orr Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles (J8 / Thornton Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Galt, CA to Howard Landing, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial.
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