How far is Stockton, CA from Bayside, CA?
The driving distance from Stockton, CA to Bayside, CA is about 351.2 miles (565.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 248.2 miles (399.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 39m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
County seat of Tehama County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stockton and Bayside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stockton and Bayside.
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Start on East Fremont Street
36 m · 8 sec · East Fremont Street
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Turn right onto North El Dorado Street
758 ft · 25 sec · North El Dorado Street
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Turn left onto East Park Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · East Park Street
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Continue straight
1692 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
52.2 mi · 58 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
120.9 mi · 2 hr 10 min · Westside Freeway
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Continue on Cascade Wonderland Highway
31.6 mi · 34 min · Cascade Wonderland Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 44: Eureka, Susanville
915 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 44 West: Eureka, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Pine Street
149 m · 18 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left onto Eureka Way
25 mi · 30 min · Eureka Way
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Continue straight
111.6 mi · 2 hr 11 min
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Keep slight left
2140 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Redwood Highway
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Turn left onto Bayside Cutoff
2576 ft · 1 min · Bayside Cutoff
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Arcata Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Old Arcata Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Jacoby Creek Road
8 m · 1 sec · Jacoby Creek Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Jacoby Creek Road
14 m · 2 sec · Jacoby Creek Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jacoby Creek Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Stockton and Bayside.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Westside Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
121 mi · 02h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Stockton and Sunny near Bayside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stockton to Bayside?
The road trip is about 351.2 miles (565.2 km) and usually takes 06h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Red Bluff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 174 miles from Stockton and 177.2 miles from Bayside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 248.2 miles (399.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 103 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $77.57 one way or $155.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stockton and Sunny near Bayside.
Stop Ideas Near Red Bluff
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 Red Bluff.
Red Bluff, California
Corning, California
Redding station
Redding (RABA Transit Center), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stockton and Bayside. Straight-line distance: 248.24 mi (399.51 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Bayside
Lying at an elevation of roughly 30 feet, this unincorporated community is situated on coastal lowlands between Arcata and Eureka in Humboldt County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8423500, -124.0636700 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bayside (-124.06367, 40.84235)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 565 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 22m |
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 | $6.26 | $77.57 | $155.15 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $80.52 | $161.05 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $82.88 | $165.75 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $104.24 | $208.47 |
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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