How far is Stockton, CA from Alameda, CA?

The driving distance from Stockton, CA to Alameda, CA is about 70.5 miles (113.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.5 miles (87.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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
70.52 mi
01h 26m
Flight
54.46 mi
87.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.46 mi
Kilometers
87.65 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.52 mi
Kilometers
113.49 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alameda
Wed, Apr 15, 7:04 AM PDT
Return by in Stockton
Wed, Apr 15, 8:30 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stockton
2026-04-15T05:37
Arrive Alameda
Wed, Apr 15, 7:04 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stockton
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 Stockton
35.2 mi
00h 43m
To Alameda
35.3 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph W
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stockton and Alameda.

  1. 1

    Start on East Fremont Street

    153 m · 31 sec · East Fremont Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Center Street

    2615 ft · 1 min · North Center Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1823 ft · 44 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South

    1 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    12.9 mi · 14 min · Westside Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

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

  8. 8

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

    11.6 mi · 13 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Castro Valley Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Castro Valley Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 880 North

    2051 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway

    7.5 mi · 8 min · Nimitz Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward 29th Avenue, Fruitvale Avenue

    802 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 29th Avenue

    828 ft · 22 sec · 29th Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Ford Street

    109 m · 14 sec · Ford Street

  15. 15

    Turn sharp left onto 23rd Avenue

    574 ft · 12 sec · 23rd Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Park Street Bridge

    1.1 km · 2 min · Park Street Bridge

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    2317 ft · 2 min · Central Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Willow Street

    110 m · 14 sec · Willow Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Alameda Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · Alameda Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Alameda Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
29.7 mi · 42%
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
13.9 mi · 20%
Westside Freeway
12.9 mi · 18%
Nimitz Freeway
7.48 mi · 11%
Castro Valley Freeway
2.39 mi · 3%
North Center Street
0.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

Continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

18 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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
54.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Livermore
00h 43m from Stockton
Leave By
3:36 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Stockton and Partly Sunny near Alameda.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Stockton to Alameda?

The road trip is about 70.5 miles (113.5 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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 35.2 miles from Stockton and 35.3 miles from Alameda.

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

The direct path is about 54.5 miles (87.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 3:36 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.36 one way or $28.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Stockton and Partly Sunny near Alameda.

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 Stockton and Alameda. Straight-line distance: 54.46 mi (87.65 km).

Stockton

#1 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
Alameda

#2 Alameda

A city in Alameda County, California.

Population78,841
Coordinates37.7709900, -122.2608700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Stockton (-121.29078, 37.9577)
End: Alameda (-122.26087, 37.77099)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.49 gal
9.42 L · about $14.36
Round trip
$28.73
4.98 gal · 18.84 L
Estimated CO2
22.1 kg one way
Round trip: 44.3 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $14.36 $28.73
Mid-grade $6.07 $15.10 $30.21
Premium $6.24 $15.55 $31.09
Diesel $7.57 $18.84 $37.68

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Stockton and Alameda. The current time is 05:37:32.

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.