How far is Hollister, CA from Stockton, CA?
The driving distance from Hollister, CA to Stockton, CA is about 107.9 miles (173.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.6 miles (123.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Stanislaus County, California, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hollister and Stockton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hollister and Stockton.
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Start on the route
9 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto 4th Street
49 m · 9 sec · 4th Street
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Turn right onto San Benito Street
1509 ft · 50 sec · San Benito Street
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Continue on San Felipe Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · San Felipe Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward San Felipe Road
44 m · 3 sec · San Felipe Road
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Exit the roundabout onto San Felipe Road
1.2 km · 1 min · San Felipe Road
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Turn right
30.7 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 33 North: Santa Nella, Gustine
1402 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Santa Nella Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Santa Nella Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 5 North
1156 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
38.5 mi · 41 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
24.9 mi · 27 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 4 West
1135 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right
124 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto West Charter Way
2959 ft · 1 min · West Charter Way
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Turn left onto South El Dorado Street
1 mi · 2 min · 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 Hollister and Stockton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Westside Freeway
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
38.5 mi · 00h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Hollister and Clear near Stockton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hollister to Stockton?
The road trip is about 107.9 miles (173.7 km) and usually takes 01h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Newman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.1 miles from Hollister and 55.7 miles from Stockton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.6 miles (123.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:52 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.98 one way or $43.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hollister and Clear near Stockton.
Stop Ideas Near Newman
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 Newman.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hollister and Stockton. Straight-line distance: 76.61 mi (123.29 km).
#1 Hollister
A city in San Benito County, California.
| Population | 41,805 |
| Coordinates | 36.8524500, -121.4016000 |
| Altitude | 88 |
| 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: 174 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $21.98 | $43.96 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $23.11 | $46.22 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $23.79 | $47.57 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $28.83 | $57.66 |
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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