How far is North Hills, CA from Stockton, CA?

The driving distance from North Hills, CA to Stockton, CA is about 319.8 miles (514.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 301.1 miles (484.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
319.78 mi
05h 10m
Flight
301.04 mi
484.48 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
301.04 mi
Kilometers
484.48 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
319.78 mi
Kilometers
514.63 km
Drive Time
05h 10m

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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 05h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stockton
Thu, Oct 15, 5:31 PM PDT
Return by in North Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 10:42 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Hills
2026-10-15T12:21
Arrive Stockton
Thu, Oct 15, 5:31 PM PDT
Route Timing
05h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:10 AM to 1:10 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:40 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Hills
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Kettleman City
CA

Census-designated place in Kings County, California

From North Hills
159.8 mi
02h 35m
To Stockton
160.1 mi
02h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNE
Destination
84°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Hills and Stockton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Hills and Stockton.

  1. 1

    Start on Woodley Avenue

    83 m · 13 sec · Woodley Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Nordhoff Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Nordhoff Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto I 405 North: San Diego Freeway North

    1155 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · San Diego Freeway

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    36.1 mi · 42 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

    225.6 mi · 4 hr 2 min · Westside Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

    24.9 mi · 27 min · Westside Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 4 West

    1135 ft · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    124 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto West Charter Way

    2959 ft · 1 min · West Charter Way

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South El Dorado Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South El Dorado Street

  15. 15

    Continue on North El Dorado Street

    1468 ft · 38 sec · North El Dorado Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Fremont Street

    36 m · 5 sec · East Fremont Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fremont Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Hills and Stockton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
251 mi · 78%
I 5 Truck North
37.7 mi · 12%
Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 7%
San Diego Freeway
5.69 mi · 2%
South El Dorado Street
1.04 mi
Nordhoff Street
0.72 mi
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

226 mi · 04h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
301.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kettleman City
02h 35m from North Hills
Leave By
6:40 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving North Hills 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 Hills to Stockton?

The road trip is about 319.8 miles (514.6 km) and usually takes 05h 10m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kettleman City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.8 miles from North Hills and 160.1 miles from Stockton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 301.1 miles (484.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:40 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $70.62 one way or $141.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Hills and Sunny near Stockton.

Stop Ideas Near Kettleman City

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kettleman City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kettleman City.

BUS

Kettleman City, California

3 mi away
3300 Hubert Way
BUS

Lemoore, California

34 mi away
300 E Street
RAIL

Corcoran station

38 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.
BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

41 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Hills and Stockton. Straight-line distance: 301.04 mi (484.48 km).

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#1 North Hills

Situated in the north-central San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles County, this community sits at an elevation of 843 feet.

Population0
Coordinates34.2363900, -118.4847200
Altitude257
CountryUnited States
Stockton

#2 Stockton

The fifth most populous city in California and the center of the Stockton metropolitan area.

Population312,716
Coordinates37.9577000, -121.2907800
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodley Avenue (-118.485077, 34.236392)
End: East Fremont Street (-121.290763, 37.957639)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 515 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.28 gal
42.71 L · about $70.62
Round trip
$141.25
22.56 gal · 85.42 L
Estimated CO2
100.2 kg one way
Round trip: 200.5 kg / 442 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $70.62 $141.25
Mid-grade $6.50 $73.31 $146.62
Premium $6.69 $75.45 $150.90
Diesel $8.41 $94.90 $189.80

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between North Hills and Stockton. The current time is 12:21:58.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.