Origin
Galt, CA
Late night in Galt on Sunday
Local time
12:28 AM
PDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Galt, CA to Folsom, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
35.7 mi
58 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Galt, CA
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Folsom, CA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Galt to Folsom, expect a straightforward 35.7-mile journey that typically takes about 48 minutes. This route stays entirely within the Pacific Coast region of California, making it a quick and easy day trip. You will spend roughly $5 on fuel, keeping the overhead for this commute very low. Because the trip is short and straightforward, there is no need to plan for overnight stays or complex logistics. It is a practical, efficient drive that links two distinct Northern California communities without any unnecessary detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bradshaw Road | 11.3 mi | 16m |
| El Dorado Freeway | 8.7 mi | 9m |
| South Sacramento Freeway | 8.6 mi | 9m |
| Folsom Boulevard | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Grant Line Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| A Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Sutter Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Bradshaw Road
— 11.3 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Galt, CA and Folsom, CA.
1
Start on A Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
A Street
2
Continue on A Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
A Street
3
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
4
Merge onto CA 99
8.6 mi
·
9 min
·
South Sacramento Freeway
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward Grant Line Road
6
Turn right onto E2
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Grant Line Road
7
Turn left onto Bradshaw Road
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Bradshaw Road
8
Enter roundabout onto Bradshaw Road
91 ft
·
1 sec
·
Bradshaw Road
9
Continue on Bradshaw Road
8.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Bradshaw Road
Use the left / uturn lanes.
10
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward US 50 East: South Lake Tahoe
11
Merge onto US 50
8.7 mi
·
9 min
·
El Dorado Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 23
Toward Folsom Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn left onto Folsom Boulevard
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Folsom Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
Use the right lane.
15
Continue on Sutter Street
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
Sutter Street
16
Arrive at destination
Sutter Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 35.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.9 miles from Galt, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 32.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
4
9.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward Grant Line Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Grant Line Road
4
9.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
E2 / Grant Line Road
Turn right onto E2 / Grant Line Road
Navigation decision point
5
23.5 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
US 50 / El Dorado Freeway
Merge onto US 50 / El Dorado Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
32.2 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward Folsom Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 23
Toward Folsom Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.21 one way
$16.41 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $8.46 | $16.91 |
| premium | $6.18 | $8.68 | $17.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.88 | $15.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.71 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.00 | $2.28 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Folsom, CA
Late night in Folsom on Sunday
Local time
12:28 AM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
20 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
48m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. You will navigate a mix of surfaces including A Street, the South Sacramento Freeway, and Grant Line Road. Interestingly, this route features a 0% highway share, meaning you will be managing local traffic and intersection turns for the duration of the trip. With no long, uninterrupted stretches on A Street, you should stay alert and ready for frequent changes in road direction. It is a hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention on local navigating rather than long-distance highway cruising.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.3 mi on Bradshaw Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 35.7 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 9.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 9.6 miles (E2 / Grant Line Road): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
220 ft
42 ft
Total Climb
182 ft
Total Descent
15 ft
Highest Point
220 ft
~35.7 mi in
Elevation Range
178 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Galt, CA
Full guide →Founded 1869
Galt is a small town in Sacramento County, California, at the northern end of the San Joaquin Valley.
Arriving in Folsom, CA
Full guide →Folsom is a city of 82,000 people (2019) in Sacramento County in California. Folsom is home to Folsom Lake College, Folsom Dam, Folsom Prison and a historic district. Folsom is also home to the largest private employer in the Sacramento area, Intel.
Top landmarks
- • Folsom Depot — train station in Folsom, California
- • Murer House and Gardens — house in Folsom, California, United States
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 35.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.3 miles on Bradshaw Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Folsom, CA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 9.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 9.6 miles (E2 / Grant Line Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Folsom, CA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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