How far is Stockton, CA from Benicia, CA?

The driving distance from Stockton, CA to Benicia, CA is about 59 miles (95 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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
59.06 mi
01h 20m
Flight
47.67 mi
76.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.67 mi
Kilometers
76.72 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.06 mi
Kilometers
95.04 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Benicia
Thu, Apr 23, 2:20 AM PDT
Return by in Stockton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:41 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stockton
2026-04-23T01:00
Arrive Benicia
Thu, Apr 23, 2:20 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:50 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
Brentwood
CA

The most populous city in Contra Costa County, California.

From Stockton
29.5 mi
00h 40m
To Benicia
29.6 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    22.5 mi · 26 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on CA 4: Richmond, Martinez

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 680 North: Sacramento, Benicia

    2688 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

    74 m · 3 sec · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 780: Benicia

    1 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward East 5th Street

    957 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East 5th Street

    1048 ft · 33 sec · East 5th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Military East

    2790 ft · 1 min · Military East

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    1739 ft · 44 sec · 1st Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East G Street

    45 m · 8 sec · East G Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    38 m · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Charter Way
21 mi · 36%
Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
4.69 mi · 8%
Marsh Creek Road
3.91 mi · 7%
CA 4
2.63 mi · 4%
North Center Street
1.32 mi · 2%
I 780
1.04 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

22.5 mi · 00h 26m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
47.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brentwood
00h 40m from Stockton
Leave By
3:50 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Stockton and Sunny near Benicia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59 miles (95 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Brentwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from Stockton and 29.6 miles from Benicia.

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

The direct path is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 3:50 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.00 one way or $24.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Brentwood

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

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

RAIL

Antioch–Pittsburg

14 mi away
100 I Street
BUS

Rio Vista, CA

25 mi away
28 South Front 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 Benicia. Straight-line distance: 47.67 mi (76.72 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
Benicia

#2 Benicia

City in Solano County, California, United States

Population27,988
Coordinates38.0493700, -122.1585800
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Stockton (-121.29078, 37.9577)
End: Benicia (-122.15858, 38.04937)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.08 gal
7.89 L · about $12.00
Round trip
$24.00
4.16 gal · 15.78 L
Estimated CO2
18.5 kg one way
Round trip: 37 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $12.00 $24.00
Mid-grade $6.07 $12.62 $25.23
Premium $6.24 $12.99 $25.97
Diesel $7.57 $15.74 $31.48

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Stockton and Benicia. The current time is 01:00:22.

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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.