How far is Galt, CA from Howard Landing, CA?
The driving distance from Galt, CA to Howard Landing, CA is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Sacramento County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Galt and Howard Landing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Galt and Howard Landing.
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Start on A Street
64 m · 8 sec · A Street
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Turn left onto South Lincoln Way
1782 ft · 40 sec · South Lincoln Way
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Turn right onto F Street
2796 ft · 1 min · F Street
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Turn right onto New Hope Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · New Hope Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Orr Road
107 m · 7 sec · Orr Road
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Continue on New Hope Road
1253 ft · 27 sec · New Hope Road
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Continue on New Hope Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · New Hope Road
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Continue on North New Hope Road
2621 ft · 58 sec · North New Hope Road
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Turn left onto Thornton Road
2082 ft · 46 sec · Thornton Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Walnut Grove Road
4.4 mi · 8 min · West Walnut Grove Road
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Continue on Walnut Grove-Thornton Road
1 mi · 2 min · Walnut Grove-Thornton Road
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Continue on River Road
2636 ft · 59 sec · River Road
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Turn left onto Walnut Grove Bridge
141 m · 57 sec · Walnut Grove Bridge
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Turn left onto Victory Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Victory Highway
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Continue on Victory Highway
1898 ft · 33 sec · Victory Highway
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Turn right
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
794 ft · 58 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Galt and Howard Landing.
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.
West Walnut Grove Road
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Walnut Grove Road
4.4 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Galt and Mostly Sunny near Howard Landing.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Galt to Howard Landing?
The road trip is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Isleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Galt and 9.9 miles from Howard Landing.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.04 one way or $8.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Galt and Mostly Sunny near Howard Landing.
Stop Ideas Near Isleton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Galt and Howard Landing. Straight-line distance: 16.44 mi (26.45 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 Howard Landing
Howard Landing is a place in California, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.2288000, -121.6010700 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Howard Landing (-121.60107, 38.2288)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $4.25 | $8.49 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $5.30 | $10.59 |
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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