Origin
Galt, CA
Late night in Galt on Tuesday
Local time
3:49 AM
PDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Galt, CA to North Highlands, CA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
35.8 mi
58 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m
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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North Highlands, CA
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Trip Overview
Galt, CA to North Highlands, CA is 35.8 miles and takes about 45m via South Sacramento Freeway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive connects two points within California's Pacific Coast region. It's a straightforward trip primarily on freeways, making it an efficient option for local travel or connecting to other routes. You'll find it's a manageable distance, ideal for a quick journey without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Sacramento Freeway | 23.2 mi | 26m |
| Capital City Freeway | 7.9 mi | 8m |
| Watt Avenue | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Don Julio Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| A Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| La Cienega Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Sacramento Freeway
— 23.2 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Galt, CA and North Highlands, 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
23 mi
·
26 min
·
South Sacramento Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on Capital City Freeway
7.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Capital City Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 14B
Toward Watt Avenue North
Use the right lane.
7
Turn straight onto Watt Avenue
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Watt Avenue
8
Turn right onto Don Julio Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Don Julio Boulevard
Use the right lane.
9
Turn left onto La Cienega Drive
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
La Cienega Drive
10
Arrive at destination
2 ft
·
0 sec
·
La Cienega Drive
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 35.8 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 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 35.7 — 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
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CA 99 / South Sacramento Freeway
Merge onto CA 99 / South Sacramento Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
31.8 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward Watt Avenue North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 14B
Toward Watt Avenue North
5
34.8 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
Don Julio Boulevard
Turn right onto Don Julio Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
35.7 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
La Cienega Drive
Turn left onto La Cienega Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.23 one way
$16.46 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $8.48 | $16.96 |
| premium | $6.18 | $8.71 | $17.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.90 | $15.81 |
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 · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.76 | $1.72 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.13 | $1.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
North Highlands, CA
Late night in North Highlands on Tuesday
Local time
3:49 AM
PDT
Current temp
73°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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
45m 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?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 87% of the journey on freeways. You'll spend most of your time on the South Sacramento Freeway and Capital City Freeway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 23.2 miles on the South Sacramento Freeway, offering a consistent pace. Expect a driving experience characterized by steady speeds and clear navigation as you traverse these main arteries.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.2 mi on South Sacramento Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on South Sacramento Freeway and Capital City Freeway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 45m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (CA 99 / South Sacramento Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Galt, CA to North Highlands, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Watt Avenue North along the way.
Watt Avenue North
31.8 mi in
|
~36m
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 North Highlands, CA
Full guide →North Highlands is in Sacramento County in California.
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 45m. Total distance: 35.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.2 miles on South Sacramento Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.7 miles (CA 99 / South Sacramento Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at North Highlands, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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