How far is Pacifica, CA from Stockton, CA?
Fastest route
The distance from Pacifica, California to Stockton, California is approximately 93.1 miles (about 150 kilometers). The estimated travel time is 1 hour and 43 minutes. The directions involve taking CA-1 N, I-280 N, I-80 E, CA-24 E, and CA-4 E.
Directions
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🚗 Get on CA-1 N from Francisco Blvd:
- Head east on Montecito Ave toward Francisco Blvd.
- Turn left onto Francisco Blvd.
- Turn right onto Paloma Ave.
- Turn left at the 1st cross street onto Oceana Blvd.
- Turn left to merge onto CA-1 N toward San Francisco.
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🛣️ Take I-280 N, I-80 E, CA-24 E, and CA-4 E:
- Merge onto CA-1 N/I-280 N.
- Keep right to stay on I-280 N, following signs for San Francisco/Bay Bridge.
- Use the left 2 lanes to take exit 54B to merge onto US-101 N toward Civic Ctr/Bay Bridge.
- Keep right at the fork to continue on I-80 E, following signs for Bay Bridge.
- Use the right 3 lanes to take exit 8B for I-580 E toward Oakland/US-24.
- Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 19B to merge onto CA-24 E toward Walnut Creek.
- Keep left to take the I-680 N exit toward Sacramento/Concord.
- Keep right at the fork to continue on CA-242 N, following signs for Concord/Pittsburg/State Route 242.
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🛣️ Continue on CA-4 E toward Stockton/Pittsburg:
- Use the left 3 lanes to merge onto CA-4 E.
- Take CA-4 to E Fremont St in Stockton.
- Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto CA-4.
- Turn left onto Tillie Lewis Dr.
- Turn right onto Ort J. Lofthus Fwy (signs for CA-4/I-5/Sacramento/San Francisco/Los Angeles).
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🚗 Take exit 65C toward Downtown Stockton:
- Turn left onto S Lincoln St.
- Turn right onto W Weber Ave.
- Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto N El Dorado St.
- Turn right onto E Fremont St.
Tips & Suggestions
- 🚘 Plan ahead and consider potential traffic, especially during peak hours, to ensure a smooth journey.
- 🍴 Bring some snacks and drinks along for the trip, as it may take a while to reach your destination.
- ⛽ Check your vehicle's fuel level before starting the journey and fill up if necessary.
- 🚧 Stay updated on road closures or construction activities that may affect your route.
- 🗺️ Carry a physical map or have a GPS device handy in case of any detours or unexpected diversions.
- 💡 Take breaks during the drive to stretch your legs and avoid driver fatigue.
- 🌇 Enjoy the scenic views along the way and make the most of your road trip experience!
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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 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 Pacifica and Stockton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pacifica and Stockton.
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Start on Reina del Mar Avenue
13 m · 10 sec · Reina del Mar Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto Cabrillo Highway
1.1 km · 59 sec · Cabrillo Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sharp Park Road
941 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Lundy Way
132 m · 9 sec · Lundy Way
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Turn right onto Sharp Park Road
2 mi · 4 min · Sharp Park Road
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Continue on Westborough Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Westborough Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 280 South: San Jose
1598 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Junipero Serra Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Junipero Serra Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 380: San Francisco International Airport
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 101 South: San Jose, San Francisco International Airport
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 101 South: San Jose
1952 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bayshore Freeway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Bayshore Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 92 East, CA 92 West: Hayward, Half Moon Bay, Fashion Island Boulevard
535 ft · 7 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 92 East: Hayward, San Mateo Bridge
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto J Arthur Younger Freeway
13.2 mi · 16 min · J Arthur Younger Freeway
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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 Pacifica 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 Pacifica and Sunny near Stockton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pacifica to Stockton?
The road trip is about 96.1 miles (154.6 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?
Pleasanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.7 miles from Pacifica and 51.4 miles from Stockton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.5 miles (111.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 3:12 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.56 one way or $39.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pacifica and Sunny near Stockton.
Stop Ideas Near Pleasanton
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 Pleasanton.
Pleasanton, CA
Dublin-Pleasanton, California
Livermore, California
Livermore, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pacifica and Stockton. Straight-line distance: 69.5 mi (111.85 km).
#1 Pacifica
City in San Mateo County, California, USA
| Population | 38,013 |
| Coordinates | 37.6138300, -122.4869200 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| 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: 155 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $19.56 | $39.11 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $20.56 | $41.13 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $21.16 | $42.33 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $25.65 | $51.30 |
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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