Origin
Manteca, CA
Morning in Manteca on Friday
Local time
6:22 AM
PDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manteca, CA to Sacramento, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
59 mi
95 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manteca, CA
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Sacramento, CA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 59-mile drive from Manteca, CA to Sacramento, CA takes approximately 1 hour and 12 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. The route is heavily focused on highways, with 92% of it on major roads like CA 99 and North Main Street. With a fuel cost estimated at $14, this short journey is very budget-friendly. Since there are no recommended stops, you can easily complete this trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Both your origin and destination are within the Pacific Coast region, so you won't experience a significant change in regional scenery.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 59 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 59-mile trip. With 92% of the route utilizing major roadways, you'll spend most of your time on the open road. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a solid 53.6 miles on CA 99, offering a consistent pace. While the primary roads are highways, the initial and final segments may involve navigating local streets like North Main Street and L Street as you enter and exit urban areas. This drive is characterized by its efficiency and straightforward navigation.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
CA 99 is the longest continuous segment at about 53.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CA 99 and North Main Street. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in near Lathrop Road.
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 59 miles you will encounter 11 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 2.1 miles (Lathrop Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.5 miles (CA 99): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 56.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Lathrop Road
Turn right onto Lathrop Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
11.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
CA 99
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 99
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
56.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Take the exit toward N Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 7A
Toward N Street
5
57.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
L Street
Turn left onto L Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
58.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
|
I Street
Turn left onto I Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CA 99 | 53.6 mi | 1h 1m |
| North Main Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| L Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| I Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Capital City Freeway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 16th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 30th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Lathrop Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CA 99
— 53.6 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manteca, CA and Sacramento, CA.
1
Start on East Yosemite Avenue
118 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Yosemite Avenue
2
Turn right onto North Main Street
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
3
Turn right onto Lathrop Road
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Lathrop Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
5
Merge onto CA 99
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
CA 99
6
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 99
45 mi
·
51 min
·
CA 99
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on Capital City Freeway
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
·
Capital City Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 7A
Toward N Street
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn left onto 30th Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
30th Street
10
Turn left onto L Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
L Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Turn right onto US 40 Historic
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
16th Street
12
Turn left onto I Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Turn left onto 9th Street
71 ft
·
1 sec
·
9th Street
14
Arrive at destination
9th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.5 mi from Manteca, CA · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.5 miles from Manteca, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sacramento, CA
The final approach into Sacramento, CA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.56 one way
$27.12 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $13.97 | $27.95 |
| premium | $6.18 | $14.35 | $28.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.03 | $26.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.19 | $2.83 |
| Efficient EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.16 | $2.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.26 | $3.78 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Sacramento, CA
Morning in Sacramento on Friday
Local time
6:22 AM
PDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
67°F
Collierville, CA
30 mi in
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
16 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
1h 12m 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 Manteca, CA to Sacramento, CA covers 59 miles and takes about 1h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CA 99, North Main Street, L Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.5 miles from Manteca, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.56 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 59 miles you will encounter 11 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 2.1 miles (Lathrop Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.5 miles (CA 99): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 56.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Manteca, CA to Sacramento, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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