How far is Marina, CA from Stockton, CA?
The driving distance from Marina, CA to Stockton, CA is about 138.1 miles (222.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.3 miles (148.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.
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.
The county seat of Merced County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marina and Stockton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marina and Stockton.
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Start on the route
31 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Carmel Avenue
59 m · 7 sec · Carmel Avenue
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Turn right onto Del Monte Boulevard
1546 ft · 39 sec · Del Monte Boulevard
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Turn left onto Reservation Road
1162 ft · 22 sec · Reservation Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Reservation Road
37 m · 2 sec · Reservation Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Reservation Road
716 ft · 12 sec · Reservation Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Reservation Road
30 m · 2 sec · Reservation Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Reservation Road
1058 ft · 22 sec · Reservation Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Reservation Road
824 ft · 14 sec · Reservation Road
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Take the ramp right
1488 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cabrillo Highway
3.9 mi · 4 min · Cabrillo Highway
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Keep slight right
6.3 mi · 8 min
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Turn straight
150 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight right
1362 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
8.6 mi · 10 min · El Camino Real
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 156 East: San Juan Bautista, Hollister
1436 ft · 19 sec · State Route 156
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Keep slight right to continue on State Route 156
898 ft · 12 sec · State Route 156
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Continue straight
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
61 m · 7 sec
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Exit the roundabout
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Turn slight right
32.6 mi · 39 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 Marina 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.
Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Marina and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Stockton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marina to Stockton?
The road trip is about 138.1 miles (222.2 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?
Los Banos is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.2 miles from Marina and 70.8 miles from Stockton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.3 miles (148.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.8 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 1:48 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.10 one way or $56.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Marina and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Stockton.
Stop Ideas Near Los Banos
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 Los Banos.
Merced station
Denair station
Gilroy, California
Modesto station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marina and Stockton. Straight-line distance: 92.35 mi (148.63 km).
#1 Marina
City in Monterey County, California, United States
| Population | 21,836 |
| Coordinates | 36.6844000, -121.8021700 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| 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: 222 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $28.10 | $56.19 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $29.54 | $59.08 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $30.40 | $60.81 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $36.85 | $73.70 |
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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