How far is Soledad, CA from Stockton, CA?
The driving distance from Soledad, CA to Stockton, CA is about 161.1 miles (259.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.9 miles (170.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 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.
City in Merced County, California, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Soledad and Stockton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Soledad and Stockton.
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Start on Front Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Front Street
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Turn straight onto Moranda Road
1207 ft · 19 sec · Moranda Road
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Take the ramp slight left
717 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
41.4 mi · 48 min · El Camino Real
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 156 East: San Juan Bautista, Hollister
1436 ft · 19 sec · State Route 156
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Keep slight right to continue on State Route 156
898 ft · 12 sec · State Route 156
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Continue straight
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
61 m · 7 sec
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Exit the roundabout
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Turn slight right
32.6 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 33 North: Santa Nella, Gustine
1402 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Santa Nella Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Santa Nella Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 5 North
1156 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
38.5 mi · 41 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 Soledad and Stockton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
El Camino Real
Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
41.4 mi · 00h 48m
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Soledad 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 Soledad to Stockton?
The road trip is about 161.1 miles (259.3 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Gustine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.2 miles from Soledad and 82.9 miles from Stockton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.9 miles (170.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:12 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.77 one way or $65.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Soledad and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Stockton.
Stop Ideas Near Gustine
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 Gustine.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Soledad and Stockton. Straight-line distance: 105.94 mi (170.49 km).
#1 Soledad
City in Monterey County, California, United States
| Population | 25,247 |
| Coordinates | 36.4246900, -121.3263200 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| 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: 259 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $32.77 | $65.54 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $34.45 | $68.91 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $35.46 | $70.92 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $42.98 | $85.96 |
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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