How far is Galt, CA from Folsom, CA?
The driving distance from Galt, CA to Folsom, CA is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A census-designated place in Sacramento County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Galt and Folsom.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Galt and Folsom.
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Start on A Street
1024 ft · 20 sec · A Street
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Continue on A Street
1048 ft · 27 sec · A Street
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Turn left
1384 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway
8.6 mi · 10 min · South Sacramento Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Grant Line Road
1770 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto Grant Line Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Grant Line Road
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Turn left onto Bradshaw Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Bradshaw Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bradshaw Road
28 m · 2 sec · Bradshaw Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Bradshaw Road
8.7 mi · 12 min · Bradshaw Road
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Take the ramp straight toward US 50 East: South Lake Tahoe
1851 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto El Dorado Freeway
8.7 mi · 10 min · El Dorado Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Folsom Boulevard
1412 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Folsom Boulevard
2.8 mi · 5 min · Folsom Boulevard
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Turn slight right
1252 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on Sutter Street
1535 ft · 56 sec · Sutter Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sutter Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Galt and Folsom.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
El Dorado Freeway
Merge slight left onto El Dorado Freeway
8.73 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Galt and Partly Sunny near Folsom.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Galt to Folsom?
The road trip is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km) and usually takes 00h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Florin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.9 miles from Galt and 17.9 miles from Folsom.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30 miles (48.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.27 one way or $14.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Galt and Partly Sunny near Folsom.
Stop Ideas Near Florin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
North Point Park
Sacramento City Hall
City of Refuge Sacramento
City of Sacramento
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Florin.
Elk Grove, California
Sacramento (State Capitol), California
Sacramento Valley Station
Davis station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Galt and Folsom. Straight-line distance: 30.01 mi (48.29 km).
#1 Galt
City in Sacramento County, California, United States of America
| Population | 26,551 |
| Coordinates | 38.2546400, -121.2999500 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Folsom
A city in Sacramento County, California.
| Population | 82,726 |
| Coordinates | 38.6779600, -121.1760600 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| Country | United States |
End: Folsom (-121.17606, 38.67796)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $7.27 | $14.54 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $7.64 | $15.29 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $7.87 | $15.73 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $9.53 | $19.07 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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