How far is Livingston, CA from Gustine, CA?

The driving distance from Livingston, CA to Gustine, CA is about 22.4 miles (36 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.34 mi
00h 35m
Flight
17.56 mi
28.26 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.56 mi
Kilometers
28.26 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.34 mi
Kilometers
35.95 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gustine
Thu, Apr 16, 12:37 AM PDT
Return by in Livingston
Thu, Apr 16, 1:13 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Livingston
2026-04-16T00:01
Arrive Gustine
Thu, Apr 16, 12:37 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Livingston
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Newman
CA

Human settlement in Stanislaus County, California, United States of America

From Livingston
11.2 mi
00h 17m
To Gustine
11.2 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph NW
Destination
69°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Livingston and Gustine.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Livingston and Gustine.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    112 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    15 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Lincoln Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lincoln Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Westside Boulevard

    6.9 mi · 12 min · Westside Boulevard

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lander Avenue

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Lander Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right

    10.2 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 4th Street

    921 ft · 16 sec · 4th Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Livingston and Gustine.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
10 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Boulevard
6.87 mi · 31%
Lander Avenue
3.29 mi · 15%
Main Street
1.08 mi · 5%
Lincoln Boulevard
0.76 mi · 3%
4th Street
0.17 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

10.2 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
17.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newman
00h 17m from Livingston
Leave By
7:18 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Livingston and Sunny near Gustine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Livingston to Gustine?

The road trip is about 22.4 miles (36 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Newman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Livingston and 11.2 miles from Gustine.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:18 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.56 one way or $9.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Livingston and Sunny near Gustine.

Stop Ideas Near Newman

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Newman, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newman.

RAIL

Denair station

31 mi away
3800 Santa Fe Avenue
RAIL

Modesto station

41 mi away
1700 Held Drive
RAIL

Merced station

48 mi away
324 West 24th St
RAIL

Tracy, CA

56 mi away
4800 Tracy Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Livingston and Gustine. Straight-line distance: 17.56 mi (28.26 km).

Livingston

#1 Livingston

City in California

Population14,926
Coordinates37.3868800, -120.7235300
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Gustine

#2 Gustine

City in Merced County, California, United States of America

Population5,709
Coordinates37.2577200, -120.9988200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Livingston (-120.72353, 37.38688)
End: Gustine (-120.99882, 37.25772)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.79 gal
2.98 L · about $4.56
Round trip
$9.12
1.58 gal · 5.96 L
Estimated CO2
7 kg one way
Round trip: 14 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $4.56 $9.12
Mid-grade $6.07 $4.79 $9.58
Premium $6.24 $4.93 $9.86
Diesel $7.57 $5.98 $11.96

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Livingston and Gustine. The current time is 00:01:10.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.