Origin
Manteca, CA
Afternoon in Manteca on Sunday
Local time
1:57 PM
PDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manteca, CA to Sacramento, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
59 mi
95 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manteca, CA
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Sacramento, CA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 59-mile drive from Manteca, CA to Sacramento, CA takes approximately 1 hour and 12 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. The route is heavily focused on highways, with 92% of it on major roads like CA 99 and North Main Street. With a fuel cost estimated at $14, this short journey is very budget-friendly. Since there are no recommended stops, you can easily complete this trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Both your origin and destination are within the Pacific Coast region, so you won't experience a significant change in regional scenery.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CA 99 | 53.6 mi | 1h 1m |
| North Main Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| L Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| I Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Capital City Freeway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 16th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 30th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Lathrop Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CA 99
— 53.6 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manteca, CA and Sacramento, CA.
1
Start on East Yosemite Avenue
118 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Yosemite Avenue
2
Turn right onto North Main Street
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
3
Turn right onto Lathrop Road
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Lathrop Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
5
Merge onto CA 99
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
CA 99
6
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 99
45 mi
·
51 min
·
CA 99
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on Capital City Freeway
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
·
Capital City Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 7A
Toward N Street
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn left onto 30th Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
30th Street
10
Turn left onto L Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
L Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Turn right onto US 40 Historic
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
16th Street
12
Turn left onto I Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Turn left onto 9th Street
71 ft
·
1 sec
·
9th Street
14
Arrive at destination
9th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.5 miles from Manteca, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 2.1 and 58.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Lathrop Road
Turn right onto Lathrop Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
11.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
CA 99
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 99
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
56.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Take the exit toward N Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 7A
Toward N Street
5
57.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
L Street
Turn left onto L Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
58.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
|
I Street
Turn left onto I Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.56 one way
$27.12 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $13.97 | $27.95 |
| premium | $6.18 | $14.35 | $28.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.03 | $26.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.19 | $2.83 |
| Efficient EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.16 | $2.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.26 | $3.78 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Sacramento, CA
Afternoon in Sacramento on Sunday
Local time
1:57 PM
PDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
67°F
Collierville, CA
30 mi in
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
16 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
1h 12m 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 highway-focused drive for the majority of this 59-mile trip. With 92% of the route utilizing major roadways, you'll spend most of your time on the open road. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a solid 53.6 miles on CA 99, offering a consistent pace. While the primary roads are highways, the initial and final segments may involve navigating local streets like North Main Street and L Street as you enter and exit urban areas. This drive is characterized by its efficiency and straightforward navigation.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 53.6 mi on CA 99.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CA 99 and North Main Street. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in near Lathrop Road.
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 59 miles you will encounter 11 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 2.1 miles (Lathrop Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.5 miles (CA 99): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 56.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Sacramento, CA
Full guide →Founded 1849
Sacramento is the state capital of California in the United States. It is the regional center for the Greater Sacramento metropolitan area, which dominates much of the surrounding Sacramento Valley and stretches into parts of Gold Country. Sacramento is the oldest incorporated city in California, settled between the confluences of the Sacramento and American rivers. The city has been the site of many important historic events that have shaped California and U.S. history, most notably the California Gold Rush and location of the original terminus of the First Transcontinental Railroad. Much of this historical legacy has been preserved, especially in the historic Old Sacramento district, where buildings and railroads from that era continue to attract visitors. However, Sacramento is not a city that is stuck in the past. As the capital of the most populous U.S.
Top landmarks
- • California State Capitol — state capitol building of the U.S. state of California
- • Crocker Art Museum — art museum in Sacramento, California
- • Sacramento Valley Station — main railroad and light rail station in Sacramento, 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 1h 12m. Total distance: 59 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 53.6 miles on CA 99. 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 Sacramento, 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 2.1 miles (Lathrop Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.5 miles (CA 99): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 56.7 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 Sacramento, 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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