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Trip from Manteca, CA to Huntley, CA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

26m

Distance

15.9 mi

26 km

Drive Score

5/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 24m ★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in San Joaquin County, California, United States

Manteca, CA

Wikimedia Commons

Downtown Huntley, CA, CA

Huntley, CA

Stephen Leonardi

Trip Overview

This short 15.9-mile drive from Manteca to Huntley, California, is an easy 26-minute trip, perfect for a single day. With no highway driving, expect a more local feel throughout. The estimated fuel cost is around $4, making it an economical option. Given its brevity, this route is best tackled in one go rather than splitting it into overnight stays. It’s a straightforward journey within the Pacific Coast region, ideal for those seeking a quick and simple transit.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 15.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with zero highway miles. You'll primarily navigate using East Yosemite Avenue, Santa Fe Road, and Main Street. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 12.1 miles on East Yosemite Avenue, offering a brief period of less frequent turns. Be prepared for frequent directional changes as you traverse these local thoroughfares, which will keep you engaged behind the wheel.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 4 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Yosemite Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 12.1 miles.

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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Yosemite Avenue.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Manteca, CA to Huntley, CA is easy. At 26m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Yosemite Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.1 miles (J7 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

2 of 2 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Yosemite Avenue

Depart onto East Yosemite Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
3
12.1 mi into trip | ~19m in | J7 / Main Street

Turn right onto J7 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Yosemite Avenue 12.1 mi 19m
Santa Fe Road 2.8 mi 4m
Main Street 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: East Yosemite Avenue — 12.1 mi, about 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Manteca, CA and Huntley, CA.

1

Start on East Yosemite Avenue

12 mi · 19 min · East Yosemite Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
2

Turn right onto J7

0.9 mi · 1 min · Main Street
3

Continue on J7

2.8 mi · 4 min · Santa Fe Road
4

Arrive at destination

J7

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.65 one way

$7.31 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $3.77 $7.53
premium $6.18 $3.87 $7.73
diesel $5.61 $3.51 $7.02

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.8 0 $1.67 $0.76
Efficient EV 4 0 $1.39 $0.64
EV Truck/SUV 6.4 0 $2.23 $1.02

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Manteca, CA

Late night in Manteca on Friday

Local time

1:57 AM

PDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Huntley, CA

Late night in Huntley on Friday

Local time

1:57 AM

PDT

Current temp

50°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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

26m 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 Huntley, CA covers 15.9 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are East Yosemite Avenue, Santa Fe Road, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 7.9 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 $3.65 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 Manteca, CA to Huntley, CA is easy. At 26m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Yosemite Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.1 miles (J7 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.

The route from Manteca, CA to Huntley, 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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