How far is North Fair Oaks, CA from Stockton, CA?
The driving distance from North Fair Oaks, CA to Stockton, CA is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.
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.
A city in Alameda County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Fair Oaks and Stockton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Fair Oaks and Stockton.
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Start on the route
23 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Encina Avenue
747 ft · 38 sec · Encina Avenue
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Turn left onto Oak Drive
784 ft · 41 sec · Oak Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto San Benito Avenue
1399 ft · 52 sec · San Benito Avenue
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Turn right onto Fair Oaks Avenue
1653 ft · 1 min · Fair Oaks Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Marsh Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Marsh Road
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Turn right onto Bayfront Expressway
3.2 mi · 5 min · Bayfront Expressway
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Continue on Dumbarton Bridge
6.8 mi · 9 min · Dumbarton Bridge
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Continue on Decoto Road
688 ft · 17 sec · Decoto Road
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Take the exit right toward I 880 North: Oakland
1134 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Nimitz Freeway
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Keep slight left
1.4 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Nimitz Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Nimitz Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 92 West, CA 92 East: San Mateo, Half Moon Bay, Downtown, Jackson Street
526 ft · 7 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 92 East: Downtown, California State University East Bay Hayward Campus
648 ft · 9 sec
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Continue on CA 92 East: Downtown, California State University East Bay Hayward Campus
1199 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jackson Street
1005 ft · 23 sec · Jackson Street
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Continue on West Jackson Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Jackson Street
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Continue on Foothill Boulevard
2503 ft · 1 min · Foothill Boulevard
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Turn right onto A Street
1.2 km · 1 min · A Street
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Continue on Redwood Road
2669 ft · 59 sec · Redwood Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 580 East: Stockton
1451 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
10.4 mi · 12 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
17.8 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway
3.9 mi · 4 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway
10.7 mi · 12 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
11.6 mi · 13 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 North Fair Oaks 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.
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
17.8 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving North Fair Oaks and Sunny near Stockton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Fair Oaks to Stockton?
The road trip is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?
Livermore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.5 miles from North Fair Oaks and 38.9 miles from Stockton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 3:14 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.98 one way or $31.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Fair Oaks and Sunny near Stockton.
Stop Ideas Near Livermore
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 Livermore.
Livermore, California
Livermore, CA
Pleasanton, CA
Dublin-Pleasanton, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Fair Oaks and Stockton. Straight-line distance: 59.72 mi (96.11 km).
#1 North Fair Oaks
Census designated place
| Population | 14,687 |
| Coordinates | 37.4743800, -122.1966300 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| 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: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $15.98 | $31.96 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $16.80 | $33.61 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $17.29 | $34.59 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $20.96 | $41.92 |
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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