How far is Howard Landing, CA from Galt, CA?
The driving distance from Howard Landing, CA to Galt, CA is about 19.9 miles (32 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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 Howard Landing and Galt.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Howard Landing and Galt.
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Start on the route
794 ft · 58 sec
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Turn right
2.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Victory Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Victory Highway
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Turn right onto Walnut Grove Bridge
141 m · 51 sec · Walnut Grove Bridge
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Turn right onto River Road
2636 ft · 53 sec · River 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 North Walnut Grove Road
4.4 mi · 8 min · North Walnut Grove Road
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Turn left onto Thornton Road
2082 ft · 44 sec · Thornton Road
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Turn right onto North New Hope Road
2621 ft · 58 sec · North New Hope Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North New Hope Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · North New Hope Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto New Hope Road
1253 ft · 25 sec · New Hope Road
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Continue on Orr Road
107 m · 9 sec · Orr Road
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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 F Street
2796 ft · 1 min · F Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Lincoln Way
1768 ft · 40 sec · South Lincoln Way
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Turn right onto A Street
64 m · 4 sec · A Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · A Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Howard Landing and Galt.
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.
North Walnut Grove Road
Continue on North 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Howard Landing and Partly Sunny near Galt.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Howard Landing to Galt?
The road trip is about 19.9 miles (32 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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 Howard Landing and 10 miles from Galt.
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 3.4 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 7:24 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 Mostly Sunny around Howard Landing and Partly Sunny near Galt.
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 Howard Landing and Galt. Straight-line distance: 16.44 mi (26.45 km).
#1 Howard Landing
Howard Landing is a place in California, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.2288000, -121.6010700 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Galt
City in Sacramento County, California, United States of America
| Population | 26,551 |
| Coordinates | 38.2546400, -121.2999500 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: A Street (-121.299952, 38.254817)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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 17m |
| 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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