How far is Stockton, CA from Antioch, CA?

The driving distance from Stockton, CA to Antioch, CA is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.07 mi
00h 53m
Flight
28.24 mi
45.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.24 mi
Kilometers
45.44 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.07 mi
Kilometers
59.66 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Antioch
Wed, May 20, 7:34 AM PDT
Return by in Stockton
Wed, May 20, 8:28 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stockton
2026-05-20T06:40
Arrive Antioch
Wed, May 20, 7:34 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:42 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
Discovery Bay
CA

Census-designated place in Contra Costa County, California

From Stockton
18.5 mi
00h 26m
To Antioch
18.6 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 20 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NW
Destination
Antioch Weather
CA
Live fallback forecast
90°F
Wednesday
Using Concord as the closest live forecast in the Contra Costa County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 20 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Fremont Street

    153 m · 31 sec · East Fremont Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Center Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Center Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Charter Way

    4.5 mi · 7 min · West Charter Way

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    15.1 mi · 22 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Marsh Creek Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Marsh Creek Road

  7. 7

    Turn right

    10 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Lone Tree Way, A Street

    1651 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto A Street

    2247 ft · 51 sec · A Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East 18th Street

    21 m · 1 sec · East 18th Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 18th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Charter Way
21 mi · 57%
Marsh Creek Road
3.91 mi · 11%
North Center Street
1.32 mi · 4%
A Street
0.43 mi · 1%
Lone Tree Way
0.31 mi · 1%
East Fremont Street
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

West Charter Way

Continue straight

15.1 mi · 00h 22m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
28.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Discovery Bay
00h 26m from Stockton
Leave By
4:42 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Stockton and Sunny near Antioch.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Discovery Bay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Stockton and 18.6 miles from Antioch.

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

The direct path is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 4:42 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.56 one way or $15.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stockton and Sunny near Antioch.

Stop Ideas Near Discovery Bay

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

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

BUS

Tracy, California

22 mi away
725 West Clover Road
RAIL

Antioch–Pittsburg

22 mi away
100 I Street
RAIL

Livermore, CA

26 mi away
575 South Vasco Road
BUS

Livermore, California

26 mi away
2500 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stockton and Antioch. Straight-line distance: 28.24 mi (45.44 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
Antioch

#2 Antioch

The most populous city in Contra Costa County, California.

Population111,605
Coordinates38.0049200, -121.8057900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Stockton (-121.29078, 37.9577)
End: Antioch (-121.80579, 38.00492)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.95 L · about $7.56
Round trip
$15.11
2.62 gal · 9.9 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $7.56 $15.11
Mid-grade $6.07 $7.95 $15.89
Premium $6.24 $8.18 $16.36
Diesel $7.57 $9.91 $19.83

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 · May 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Stockton and Antioch. The current time is 06:40:50.

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.