How far is Redondo Beach, CA from Stockton, CA?
The driving distance from Redondo Beach, CA to Stockton, CA is about 349.2 miles (562 km), with a travel time of about 05h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 327 miles (526.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 34m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 47m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Kings County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Redondo Beach and Stockton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redondo Beach and Stockton.
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Start on Beryl Street
13 m · 8 sec · Beryl Street
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Turn right onto Pacific Coast Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Pacific Coast Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Aviation Boulevard
3.1 mi · 6 min · Aviation Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Rosecrans Avenue
2793 ft · 54 sec · West Rosecrans Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 405 North: Santa Monica, San Diego Freeway North
699 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
29.8 mi · 34 min · San Diego Freeway
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Merge slight right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
36.1 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
225.6 mi · 4 hr 2 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 Redondo Beach and Stockton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Redondo Beach and Chance Light Rain near Stockton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Redondo Beach to Stockton?
The road trip is about 349.2 miles (562 km) and usually takes 05h 47m 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 174.5 miles from Redondo Beach and 174.7 miles from Stockton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 327 miles (526.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 5:26 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $71.07 one way or $142.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Redondo Beach and Chance Light Rain near Stockton.
Stop Ideas Near Kettleman City
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 Kettleman City.
Kettleman City, California
Lemoore, California
Corcoran station
Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Redondo Beach and Stockton. Straight-line distance: 327.01 mi (526.27 km).
#1 Redondo Beach
The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
| Population | 65,533 |
| Coordinates | 33.8491800, -118.3884100 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| 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: 562 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 21m |
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 | $71.07 | $142.15 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $74.73 | $149.47 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $76.91 | $153.83 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $93.23 | $186.45 |
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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