Origin
Howard Landing, CA
Evening in Howard Landing on Wednesday
Local time
8:59 PM
PDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Howard Landing, CA to Galt, 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
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Howard Landing, CA to Galt, 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 North Walnut Grove Road, North New Hope Road, New Hope Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.4 miles on North Walnut Grove Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.55 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
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
9.9 miles from Howard Landing, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18m into the drive .
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 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Walnut Grove Road is the longest continuous segment at about 4.4 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 5.3 miles in near J11 / Walnut Grove Bridge.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 37m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.3 miles (J11 / Walnut Grove Bridge): Navigation decision point; at 11.2 miles (J8 / Thornton Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.6 miles (North New Hope Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
5.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
J11 / Walnut Grove Bridge
Turn right onto J11 / Walnut Grove Bridge
Navigation decision point
4
11.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
J8 / Thornton Road
Turn left onto J8 / Thornton Road
Navigation decision point
4
11.6 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
North New Hope Road
Turn right onto North New Hope Road
Navigation decision point
5
12.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
North New Hope Road
At end of road, turn left onto North New Hope Road
Navigation decision point
5
19.5 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
J10 / South Lincoln Way
At end of road, turn left onto J10 / South Lincoln Way
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Walnut Grove Road | 4.4 mi | 8m |
| North New Hope Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| New Hope Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| 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 |
Longest stretch:
North Walnut Grove Road
— 4.4 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Howard Landing, CA and Galt, CA.
1
Start on this road
0.2 mi
·
58 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto CA 220
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
CA 220
3
Turn left onto CA 160
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Victory Highway
4
Turn right onto J11
461 ft
·
50 sec
·
Walnut Grove Bridge
5
Turn right onto J11
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
River Road
6
Continue on J11
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Walnut Grove-Thornton Road
7
Continue on J11
4.4 mi
·
8 min
·
North Walnut Grove Road
8
Turn left onto J8
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Thornton Road
9
Turn right onto North New Hope Road
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
North New Hope Road
10
At end of road, turn left onto North New Hope Road
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
North New Hope Road
11
At end of road, turn left onto New Hope Road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
New Hope Road
12
Continue on Orr Road
350 ft
·
9 sec
·
Orr Road
13
Turn right onto New Hope Road
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
New Hope Road
14
At end of road, turn left onto F Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
F Street
15
At end of road, turn left onto J10
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
South Lincoln Way
16
Turn right onto A Street
209 ft
·
4 sec
·
A Street
17
Arrive at destination
A Street
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 9.9 miles from Howard Landing, CA, or about 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.4 miles.
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 19.8 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.9 miles or 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Galt, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Howard Landing, CA.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Howard Landing, CA
This is one driving day of about 19.8 miles and 37m.
At 19.8 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on North Walnut Grove Road for about 4.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9.9 mi from Howard Landing, CA · 18m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 19.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 9.9 miles from Howard Landing, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Galt, CA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Galt, CA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
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.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
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
Galt, CA
Evening in Galt on Wednesday
Local time
8:59 PM
PDT
Current temp
67°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
5 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
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 Howard Landing, CA to Galt, 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 North Walnut Grove Road, North New Hope Road, New Hope Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.9 miles from Howard Landing, 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 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.3 miles (J11 / Walnut Grove Bridge): Navigation decision point; at 11.2 miles (J8 / Thornton Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.6 miles (North New Hope Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Howard Landing, CA to Galt, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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