How far is Redwood City, CA from Stockton, CA?

The driving distance from Redwood City, CA to Stockton, CA is about 83.6 miles (134.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
83.62 mi
01h 30m
Flight
61.12 mi
98.37 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.12 mi
Kilometers
98.37 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.62 mi
Kilometers
134.57 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stockton
Sat, Apr 18, 10:40 PM PDT
Return by in Redwood City
Sun, Apr 19, 12:10 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Redwood City
2026-04-18T21:09
Arrive Stockton
Sat, Apr 18, 10:40 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:30 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Redwood City
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Livermore
CA

A city in Alameda County, California.

From Redwood City
39.9 mi
00h 45m
To Stockton
43.7 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Redwood City and Stockton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Redwood City and Stockton.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    146 m · 26 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Broadway

    96 m · 16 sec · Broadway

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Arch Street

    63 m · 13 sec · Arch Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Brewster Avenue

    2505 ft · 1 min · Brewster Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Veterans Boulevard

    1731 ft · 41 sec · Veterans Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Whipple Avenue

    809 ft · 28 sec · Whipple Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 101 North: San Francisco

    987 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Bayshore Freeway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Bayshore Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 92 West, CA 92 East: Half Moon Bay, Hayward, San Mateo Bridge

    650 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 92 East: Hayward, San Mateo Bridge

    1683 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto J Arthur Younger Freeway

    13.2 mi · 16 min · J Arthur Younger Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on West Jackson Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Jackson Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Foothill Boulevard

    2503 ft · 1 min · Foothill Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto A Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · A Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Redwood Road

    2669 ft · 59 sec · Redwood Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right toward I 580 East: Stockton

    1451 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    10.4 mi · 12 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    17.8 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    11.6 mi · 13 min · Westside Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 4 West

    1135 ft · 15 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    124 m · 5 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto West Charter Way

    2959 ft · 1 min · West Charter Way

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South El Dorado Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South El Dorado Street

  26. 26

    Continue on North El Dorado Street

    1468 ft · 38 sec · North El Dorado Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East Fremont Street

    36 m · 5 sec · East Fremont Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fremont Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Redwood City and Stockton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
28.2 mi · 34%
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
14.6 mi · 17%
J Arthur Younger Freeway
13.2 mi · 16%
Westside Freeway
11.6 mi · 14%
Bayshore Freeway
4.89 mi · 6%
West Jackson Street
1.47 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.5 mi
61.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Livermore
00h 45m from Redwood City
Leave By
3:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Redwood City and Sunny near Stockton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Redwood City to Stockton?

The road trip is about 83.6 miles (134.6 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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 39.9 miles from Redwood City and 43.7 miles from Stockton.

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

The direct path is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 3:30 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.02 one way or $34.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Redwood City and Sunny near Stockton.

Stop Ideas Near Livermore

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Livermore, 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 Livermore.

BUS

Livermore, California

4 mi away
2500 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Livermore, CA

5 mi away
575 South Vasco Road
RAIL

Pleasanton, CA

10 mi away
4950 Pleasanton Avenue
BUS

Dublin-Pleasanton, California

12 mi away
5801 Owens Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Redwood City and Stockton. Straight-line distance: 61.12 mi (98.37 km).

Redwood City

#1 Redwood City

A city in San Mateo County, California.

Population85,925
Coordinates37.4852200, -122.2363500
Altitude6
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: (-122.236767, 37.484919)
End: East Fremont Street (-121.290763, 37.957639)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.95 gal
11.17 L · about $17.02
Round trip
$34.04
5.9 gal · 22.34 L
Estimated CO2
26.2 kg one way
Round trip: 52.4 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $17.02 $34.04
Mid-grade $6.07 $17.89 $35.79
Premium $6.24 $18.42 $36.83
Diesel $7.57 $22.32 $44.65

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Redwood City and Stockton. The current time is 21:09:55.

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