Origin
Huntley, CA
Night in Huntley on Thursday
Local time
11:05 PM
PDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Huntley, CA to Tracy, CA
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
42m
Distance
29.8 mi
48 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Huntley, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Tracy, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Huntley, CA to Tracy, CA covers 29.8 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Yosemite Avenue, CA 120, East 11th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.8 miles on Yosemite Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.85 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 29.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Huntley, CA to Tracy, CA covers 29.8 miles and takes about 42m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Yosemite Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 10.8 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
131 ft
27 ft
Total Climb
27 ft
Total Descent
107 ft
Highest Point
131 ft
Elevation Range
105 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 14.5 miles in near CA 120.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 29.8 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 14.5 miles (CA 120): Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles (CA 120): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.6 miles (I 5 / Westside Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
14.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
CA 120
Turn left onto CA 120
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
15 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
CA 120
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 120 toward CA 120 West: Manteca, San Francisco
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward CA 120 West: Manteca, San Francisco
4
23.6 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
I 5 / Westside Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5 / Westside Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
24.4 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
I 205 Bus
Keep slight right at fork onto I 205 Bus toward 11th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward 11th Street
4
25.4 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
I 205 Bus / East 11th Street
Enter roundabout onto I 205 Bus / East 11th Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Huntley, CA to Tracy, CA, road signs begin pointing toward San Francisco along the way.
San Francisco
15 mi in
|
~23m
|
via CA 120
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Yosemite Avenue | 10.8 mi | 16m |
| CA 120 | 7.9 mi | 9m |
| East 11th Street | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Santa Fe Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Westside Freeway | 2 mi | 2m |
| I 205 Bus | 1 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West 11th Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Yosemite Avenue
— 10.8 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntley, CA and Tracy, CA.
1
Start on J7
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Santa Fe Road
2
Continue on J7
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto CA 120; J7
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Yosemite Avenue
4
Turn left onto CA 120
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
CA 120
Use the left lane.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 120
7.4 mi
·
8 min
·
CA 120
Toward CA 120 West: Manteca, San Francisco
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 5
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Westside Freeway
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
0.8 mi
·
48 sec
·
Westside Freeway
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 205 Bus
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 205 Bus
Toward 11th Street
9
Enter roundabout onto I 205 Bus
198 ft
·
3 sec
·
East 11th Street
10
Continue on I 205 Bus
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
East 11th Street
11
Arrive at destination
I 205 Bus
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.85 one way
$13.70 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $7.06 | $14.12 |
| premium | $6.18 | $7.25 | $14.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.58 | $13.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.13 | $1.43 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.61 | $1.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.91 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Tracy, CA
Night in Tracy on Thursday
Local time
11:05 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
19 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
42m 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 Huntley, CA to Tracy, CA covers 29.8 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Yosemite Avenue, CA 120, East 11th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.9 miles from Huntley, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.85 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 29.8 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 14.5 miles (CA 120): Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles (CA 120): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.6 miles (I 5 / Westside Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Huntley, CA to Tracy, CA, road signs begin pointing toward San Francisco along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 27 ft to 131 ft elevation with about 27 ft of total climbing.
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