How far is Novato, CA from Stockton, CA?
The driving distance from Novato, CA to Stockton, CA is about 89.7 miles (144.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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
Driving 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 01h 41m.
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.
Census designated place in California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Novato and Stockton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Novato and Stockton.
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Start on Grant Avenue
38 m · 10 sec · Grant Avenue
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Turn right onto Redwood Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Redwood Boulevard
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Turn right onto Atherton Avenue
3.3 mi · 6 min · Atherton Avenue
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Turn left onto Harbor Drive
1266 ft · 30 sec · Harbor Drive
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Take the ramp left toward CA 37: Vallejo
871 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
14.4 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Wilson Avenue, Sacramento Street
1173 ft · 34 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilson Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Wilson Avenue
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Continue on Mare Island Way
1.3 mi · 3 min · Mare Island Way
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Continue on Curtola Parkway
7.7 mi · 10 min · Curtola Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 680 South: Martinez, San Jose
1.1 km · 47 sec
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Continue on Benicia-Martinez Bridge
4.5 mi · 5 min · Benicia-Martinez Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 4: Martinez, Hercules, Pittsburg, Antioch
1301 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 4 East: Pittsburg, Antioch
1367 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 4 East: Antioch, Pittsburg
910 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
17.4 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight left
8 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Marsh Creek Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Marsh Creek Road
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Turn right onto Byron Highway
21.1 mi · 32 min · Byron Highway
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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 Novato and Stockton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Byron Highway
Turn right onto Byron Highway
21.1 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Novato 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 Novato to Stockton?
The road trip is about 89.7 miles (144.3 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
Bay Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.2 miles from Novato and 46.5 miles from Stockton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:08 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.23 one way or $36.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Novato and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Stockton.
Stop Ideas Near Bay Point
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 Bay Point.
Antioch–Pittsburg
Martinez station
Suisun–Fairfield station
Marine World (Seasonal), Vallejo, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Novato and Stockton. Straight-line distance: 70.36 mi (113.24 km).
#1 Novato
A city in Marin County, California.
| Population | 53,351 |
| Coordinates | 38.1074200, -122.5697000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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: 144 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $18.23 | $36.46 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $19.17 | $38.34 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $19.73 | $39.46 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $23.91 | $47.82 |
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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