Manteca, CA Road Trips
Drivers starting from Manteca, CA have 5 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Pacific Coast. Most drives stay under 44 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Manteca, CA spread mainly north and west, covering a wide geographic range.
Photo: Wikimedia Commons
Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
330.6 mi
Los Angeles, CA
Quickest Drive
20m
Stockton, CA
Plan Around Manteca, CA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Manteca, CA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Manteca, CA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Manteca, CA
Driving from Manteca, CA
The typical drive from Manteca, CA covers about 44 miles and takes around 56m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 77 miles (1h 32m), while the shortest is just 15 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Manteca, CA most often head toward San Francisco, CA (76.5 mi, 1h 32m), Sacramento, CA (59 mi, 1h 12m), Fremont, CA (54 mi, 1h 10m), Huntley, CA (15.9 mi, 26m), and Stockton, CA (15.1 mi, 20m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 44-mile drive from Manteca, CA, expect to burn about 1.7 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Manteca, CA and 2 routes heading into Manteca, CA, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 15 to 77 miles.
The longest mapped route from Manteca, CA covers 77 miles and takes approximately 1h 32m. Shorter options start at just 15 miles.
The average route from Manteca, CA runs about 44 miles with a drive time of roughly 56m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Manteca, CA include San Francisco, CA, Sacramento, CA, Fremont, CA and Huntley, CA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Manteca, CA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
86,521
Median Income
$94,718
Median Home Value
$561,200
Median Age
36.6
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Manteca, CA
Manteca is a city in San Joaquin County in California's San Joaquin Valley.
1 Manteca Museum, 600 W Yosemite Ave, ☏ +1 209 825-3021. (updated Jun 2020) Murals are designed to give visitors, newcomers and longtime residents alike an insight into the community's culture, history, and economy. The Manteca Mural Society has finished 11 of 30 planned murals. The best place to start an easy walking tour of the murals completed so far is to start in the 200 block of East Yosemite Avenue of the downtown district. Pick up a walking tour guide at the CVB office or download at www.visitmanteca.org Sierra's Crown. The first mural on your tour is part of the newly created Veterans Plaza in front of the Legion Hall in the 200 block of West Yosemite Avenue. Ripon artist Dave Peterson's original transparent watercolor of Half Dome is blended with images of Yosemite Valley and Merced River. The front of the Legion Hall in the 200 block of East Yosemite is a compilation of details such as rainbow arching above the granite cap, as well as trout in the Merced River. The mural is particularly dramatic just after sunset where ground lighting creates the feel of nightfall coming to Yosemite Valley. Crossroads. The mural gracing the Main Street wall of Century Furniture located at Yosemite and Main is Manteca's largest. It covers 4,000 square feet and was created by Dave Gordon. "Crossroads" depicts what Manteca's business district looked like in 1917. That is when the community was incorporated as a city. It offers the same vantage point you would see standing across the street next to the Bank of America parking lot, but 90 years later. Cruising.
Big League Dreams, 1077 Milo Candini Dr, ☏ +1 209-824-2400. Manteca Park Golf Course, 305 North Union Rd, ☏ +1 209-825-2500. (updated Jul 2020) Bowlero Manteca, 1251 E Yosemite Ave, ☏ +1 209-824-2889. BMX Park, ☏ +1 209-823-8470. Almond Blossom Festival, Ripon, ☏ +1 209-599-7519. Last weekend in February Crossroads of California Street Faire, ☏ +1 209-823-7229. Held the first weekend in April. The fair includes entertainment, food, and unique vendors from all over Northern California. Downtown Manteca Farmers Market, Library Park, ☏ +1 209-823-7229. 4:30PM-7:30PM. Every Tuesday night from June through August. The market includes fresh produce, vendors, food, and entertainment. Admission is free. Old-Fashioned Fourth of July, ☏ +1 209-239-8400. Enjoy pancake breakfast, the parade, vendors, games, and Fireworks! Manteca Pumpkin Fair, toll-free: +1-800-872-6546. Manteca is one of the largest pumpkin producing regions in the world. Celebrate the pumpkin in Manteca the first weekend in October. Admission is Free. Dell'Osso Farms Corn Maze, [email protected]. Twilight Christmas Parade, ☏ +1 209-823-6121. First Saturday in December Free.
Mountain Mike's Pizza, 1120 N. Main St, ☏ +1 209-823-1166. Eat in or delivery pizza.
Delicato Vineyards, 12001 S Highway 99, ☏ +1 209-824-3600. 9AM-5:30PM.
Best Western Executive Inn & Suites, 1415 E Yosemite Ave, ☏ +1 209 825-1415, fax: +1 209 825-4251. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, Yosemite And Commerce, ☏ +1 209 239-5600. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lathrop, 15688 S. Harlan Rd, ☏ +1 209 373-2700.
Head east on 580, connect to 205 which will merge with I-5, then take the 120 exit. Head south on either I-5 or Hwy 99 until you get to Manteca. Hwy 99 will pass through cities while I-5 is scenic farm land and usually takes less time. From Southern California take either I-5 or Hwy 99 north. I-5 usually takes less time and is more scenic farmland while Hwy 99 will pass through cities. From Fresno take Hwy 99 north. 1 Modesto City–County Airport (MOD IATA) Provides roundtrip service via SkyWest (United Airlines) from San Francisco to Modesto. 2 Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK IATA) Provides service from Las Vegas to Stockton via Allegiant Air. Manteca is located within distance of 5 International Airports: Fresno Airport Oakland Airport San Francisco International Airport Sacramento Airport San Jose Airport The ACE Train (Altamont Commuter Express) services the Stockton/Manteca region. The train has terminals in Stockton, Manteca, Tracy, Livermore, Pleasanton, Fremont, Great America, Santa Clara, and San Jose. The train runs Monday-Friday during work hours. 3 Lathrop/Manteca railway station, 17800 Shideler Parkway. (updated Jun 2020)
Travel tips adapted from Manteca on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
How Much Time Do You Have?
Pick your one-way drive time and see where you can go from Manteca, CA.
No routes in this time range.
destinations from Manteca, CA.
Trips to Manteca, CA
Nearby Hubs
Other cities within driving distance of Manteca, CA that also have route pages.
Escape Planner
Where to go from Manteca, CA?
Curated day trips, weekend getaways, and overnight routes — grouped by how much time you have and the kind of trip you want.
Drives from Manteca, CA in your inbox
Monthly note with new routes, weekend drive ideas, and seasonal picks for CA. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
Browse more CA road trips or choose a route from Manteca, CA above.