ROUTE 5 - SCENIC HIGHWAY
HIGHWAY NAME DESCRIPTION COUNTY LOCATION LENGTH DRIVING TIMES SPECIAL NOTES
West Side Freeway Route 5 in California's Central Valley parallels the Delta-Mendota Canal and the California Aqueduct, which transformed semi-desert lands into a thriving agricultural area. Merced From State Route 152 to the Stanislaus County line. 15 miles 18 minutes at 50 mph. None
Stanislaus From Merced County line to the San Joaquin County line. 28 miles 34 minutes at 50 mph.
San Joaquin From Stanislaus County line to Interstate 580. 0.7 miles 1 minute at
50 mph.
Route 4Last Route Driving times may vary depending on road conditions and speed traveled. Next RouteRoute 9


Relevant Links:
Route 5 Photo Album
Map of California
Caltrans Home Page
Landscape Architecture Program
Division of Tourism

Phone Numbers:
California Road Conditions: (800) 427-7623
California Division of Tourism: (800) GO-CALIF
Hearing Impaired Information: (800) 735-2929
Dennis Cadd - State Scenic Highway Coordinator: (916) 654-5370


Any questions, comments, or suggestions can be emailed to Dennis Cadd at
dennis_cadd@dot.ca.gov