How far is San Bruno, CA from Stockton, CA?

The driving distance from San Bruno, CA to Stockton, CA is about 86.1 miles (138.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.2 miles (104.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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
86.13 mi
01h 29m
Flight
65.21 mi
104.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.21 mi
Kilometers
104.95 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.13 mi
Kilometers
138.61 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stockton
Wed, Apr 22, 6:27 PM PDT
Return by in San Bruno
Wed, Apr 22, 7:57 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Bruno
2026-04-22T16:58
Arrive Stockton
Wed, Apr 22, 6:27 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
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 San Bruno
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 San Bruno
41.2 mi
00h 44m
To Stockton
44.9 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph WSW
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between San Bruno and Stockton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Bruno and Stockton.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    63 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto San Mateo Avenue

    82 m · 11 sec · San Mateo Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto San Bruno Avenue East

    2149 ft · 45 sec · San Bruno Avenue East

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward US 101 South: San Jose, San Francisco International Airport

    1647 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right onto San Francisco International Airport, San Bruno Avenue

    2599 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward US 101 South: San Jose

    1444 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Bayshore Freeway

    6.9 mi · 8 min · Bayshore Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 92 East, CA 92 West: Hayward, Half Moon Bay, Fashion Island Boulevard

    535 ft · 7 sec

  9. 9

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto J Arthur Younger Freeway

    13.2 mi · 16 min · J Arthur Younger Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on West Jackson Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Jackson Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Foothill Boulevard

    2503 ft · 1 min · Foothill Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto A Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · A Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Redwood Road

    2669 ft · 59 sec · Redwood Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp right toward I 580 East: Stockton

    1451 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

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

  17. 17

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

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

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    11.6 mi · 13 min · Westside Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 4 West

    1135 ft · 15 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    124 m · 5 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto West Charter Way

    2959 ft · 1 min · West Charter Way

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South El Dorado Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South El Dorado Street

  25. 25

    Continue on North El Dorado Street

    1468 ft · 38 sec · North El Dorado Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East Fremont Street

    36 m · 5 sec · East Fremont Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fremont Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between San Bruno 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
27 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
28.2 mi · 33%
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
14.6 mi · 17%
J Arthur Younger Freeway
13.2 mi · 15%
Westside Freeway
11.6 mi · 13%
Bayshore Freeway
6.91 mi · 8%
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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.9 mi
65.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Livermore
00h 44m from San Bruno
Leave By
3:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving San Bruno 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 San Bruno to Stockton?

The road trip is about 86.1 miles (138.6 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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 41.2 miles from San Bruno and 44.9 miles from Stockton.

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

The direct path is about 65.2 miles (104.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 $17.54 one way or $35.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around San Bruno and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly 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 San Bruno and Stockton. Straight-line distance: 65.21 mi (104.95 km).

San Bruno

#1 San Bruno

A city in San Mateo County, California.

Population44,051
Coordinates37.6304900, -122.4110800
Altitude5
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: (-122.411151, 37.630497)
End: East Fremont Street (-121.290763, 37.957639)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.04 gal
11.5 L · about $17.54
Round trip
$35.08
6.08 gal · 23 L
Estimated CO2
27 kg one way
Round trip: 54 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $17.54 $35.08
Mid-grade $6.07 $18.44 $36.88
Premium $6.24 $18.98 $37.96
Diesel $7.57 $23.00 $46.01

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between San Bruno and Stockton. The current time is 16:58:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.