How far is Ceres, CA from Stockton, CA?
The driving distance from Ceres, CA to Stockton, CA is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Halfway Point
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A city in San Joaquin County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ceres and Stockton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ceres and Stockton.
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Start on East Whitmore Avenue
109 m · 9 sec · East Whitmore Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
1363 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
30.9 mi · 36 min
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 4
3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
853 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto South El Dorado Street
1120 ft · 26 sec · South El Dorado Street
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Continue on North El Dorado Street
1468 ft · 38 sec · North El Dorado Street
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Turn right onto East Fremont Street
36 m · 5 sec · East Fremont Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Fremont Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ceres and Stockton.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
East Whitmore Avenue
Merge slight left
30.9 mi · 00h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Ceres and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain near Stockton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ceres to Stockton?
The road trip is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Manteca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Ceres and 17.5 miles from Stockton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.10 one way or $14.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain around Ceres and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain near Stockton.
Stop Ideas Near Manteca
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manteca.
Manteca, CA
Stockton – San Joaquin Street
Robert J. Cabral Station
Tracy, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ceres and Stockton. Straight-line distance: 30.97 mi (49.84 km).
#1 Ceres
A city in Stanislaus County, California.
| Population | 48,603 |
| Coordinates | 37.5949300, -120.9577100 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Stockton
The fifth most populous city in California and the center of the Stockton metropolitan area.
| Population | 312,716 |
| Coordinates | 37.9577000, -121.2907800 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Fremont Street (-121.290763, 37.957639)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $7.10 | $14.19 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $7.46 | $14.92 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $7.68 | $15.36 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $9.31 | $18.61 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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