How far is Stockton, CA from Ceres, CA?
The driving distance from Stockton, CA to Ceres, CA is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in San Joaquin County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stockton and Ceres.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stockton and Ceres.
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Start on East Fremont Street
153 m · 31 sec · East Fremont Street
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Turn left onto North Center Street
2946 ft · 1 min · North Center Street
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Turn left onto East Lafayette Street
117 m · 10 sec · East Lafayette Street
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Take the ramp slight left
827 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Crosstown Freeway
15 mi · 17 min · Crosstown Freeway
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Keep slight left
19.1 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Whitmore Avenue
1211 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left
23 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto El Camino Avenue
78 m · 6 sec · El Camino Avenue
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Turn right onto North Central Avenue
889 ft · 27 sec · North Central Avenue
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Turn left onto East Whitmore Avenue
70 m · 5 sec · East Whitmore Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Whitmore Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Stockton and Ceres.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Crosstown Freeway
Keep slight left
19.1 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Stockton and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain near Ceres.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stockton to Ceres?
The road trip is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Manteca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.7 miles from Stockton and 17.7 miles from Ceres.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.21 one way or $14.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain around Stockton and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain near Ceres.
Stop Ideas Near Manteca
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 Manteca.
Manteca, CA
Stockton – San Joaquin Street
Robert J. Cabral Station
Tracy, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stockton and Ceres. Straight-line distance: 30.97 mi (49.84 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 Ceres
A city in Stanislaus County, California.
| Population | 48,603 |
| Coordinates | 37.5949300, -120.9577100 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ceres (-120.95771, 37.59493)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $7.21 | $14.42 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $7.58 | $15.17 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $7.80 | $15.61 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $9.46 | $18.92 |
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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