The first exit along northbound Interstate 5 in Stanislaus County is Exit 423, Junction Stanislaus County Route J-18 to Newman, one mile. Interstate 5 from California 152 north to Interstate 580 is a designated scenic route, as it remains in the foothills overlooking the Central Valley visible to the east. Photo taken 07/02/04.
Stanislaus County Route J-18 heads east to Newman. Photo taken 07/02/04.
Northbound Interstate 5 approaches Exit 423, Junction Stanislaus County Route J-18. Photo taken 07/02/04.
Northbound Interstate 5 at Exit 423, Junction Stanislaus County Route J-18 to Newman. Photo taken 11/28/02.
The next exit along northbound Interstate 5 is Exit 428, Crows Landing, one mile. Photo taken 11/28/02.
Northbound Interstate 5 reaches Exit 428, Crows Landing. It is proposed to extend California 108 south from Modesto to meet Interstate 5 near Crows Landing to provide a fast connection from Interstate 5 to Modesto and California 99, but such an extension is not under construction at this time. Photo taken 11/28/02.
This mileage sign after Exit 428 provides the distance to the next exit (for Sperry Avenue/Patterson, four miles ahead) as well as San Francisco. Sacramento is again omitted, even though it is the northbound control city. Photo taken 11/28/02.
The next exit along northbound Interstate 5 is Exit 430, Vista Point. This parking area provides an outstanding view of the California Aqueduct and the surrounding area. Photo taken 11/28/02.
Northbound Interstate 5 reaches Exit 430, Vista Point. Photo taken 11/28/02.
The next exit along northbound Interstate 5 is Exit 434, Junction Eastbound Stanislaus County Route J-17, Sperry Avenue to Patterson, one mile. Note the California Aqueduct just east of the freeway, partially hidden in the shadow of the hill during the late afternoon on this, the second shortest day of the year (in terms of actual daylight).. Photos taken 07/02/04 and 12/22/02.
Northbound Interstate 5 approaches Exit 434, Junction Eastbound Stanislaus County Route J-17, Sperry Avenue to Patterson. This exit also connects to Westbound Del Puerto Canyon Road, which leads west to connect to California 130 near Mount Hamilton east of San Jose. This is not a good through route to San Jose, but the county route does make that connection for the brave! Photo taken 07/02/04.
Northbound Interstate 5 reaches Exit 434, Junction Eastbound Stanislaus County Route J-17, Sperry Avenue to Patterson and Westbound Del Puerto Canyon Road to Mount Hamilton and San Jose. Photo taken 07/02/04.
This mileage sign along northbound Interstate 5 provides the distance to Westley and Sacramento; San Francisco is omitted this time. Photo taken 07/02/04.
Stanislaus County Route J-16 heads to Westley. Photo taken 07/02/04.
View of the California Aqueduct parallel to northbound Interstate 5 as it approaches Exit 441, Junction Eastbound Stanislaus County Route J-16, Grayson Road to Westley (one mile). Photo taken 07/02/04.
Northbound Interstate 5 approaching Exit 441, Junction Eastbound Stanislaus County Route J-16, Grayson Road to Westley, next right. Photo taken 11/28/02.
Northbound Interstate 5 at Exit 441, Junction Eastbound Stanislaus County Route J-16, Grayson Road to Westley. Westley is located along California 33, a few miles east of here. Photo taken 11/28/02.
This mileage sign provides the distance to the Tracy exit and to San Franscisco. Sacramento is excluded this time. Photo taken 07/02/04.
The next exit along northbound is a rest area (Exit 445). Photo taken 07/02/04.
Northbound Interstate 5 approaches Exit 446, Junction Westbound Interstate 580, two miles. This is the first Interstate highway to meet Interstate 5 since Exit 161A, Interstate 210. Photo taken 07/02/04.
Northbound Interstate 5 reaches a rest area at Milepost 445; the next exit is Exit 446, Junction Westbound Interstate 580. Photo taken 07/02/04.
To remain on Interstate 5 north, use the right lane. For Interstate 580 northwest, use the left lanes. Photo taken 12/22/02.
To Modesto, use Interstate 5 north to California 132 east. Photo taken 12/22/02.
Westbound Interstate 580 splits off northbound Interstate 5 as a left exit. Use Interstate 580 west to reach the San Francisco Bay Area; continue north on Interstate 5 to reach Tracy and Sacramento. Photo taken 07/02/04.
Northbound Interstate 5 peels off to the right (northeast). Interstate 580 is the most direct route from Interstate 5 into the San Francisco Bay Area (including Dublin/Pleasanton, Walnut Creek, Oakland, Berkeley, Hayward, San Francisco, and all west bayshore cities). Interstate 5, meanwhile, continues north toward Tracy, Stockton, and Sacramento. This marks the eastern terminus of Interstate 580. Photo taken 07/02/04.
