How far is Stockton, CA from Concord, CA?
The driving distance from Stockton, CA to Concord, CA is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Contra Costa County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stockton and Concord.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stockton and Concord.
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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
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Center Street
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Turn right onto West Charter Way
4.5 mi · 7 min · West Charter Way
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Continue straight
15.1 mi · 22 min
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Marsh Creek Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Marsh Creek Road
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Turn right
22.5 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 242: Oakland, Concord
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Solano Way, Grant Street
1088 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto Grant Street
1908 ft · 53 sec · Grant Street
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Continue on East Street
2892 ft · 2 min · East Street
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Turn right onto Salvio Street
117 m · 16 sec · Salvio Street
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Turn left onto Colfax Street
111 m · 18 sec · Colfax Street
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Turn left onto Willow Pass Road
83 m · 16 sec · Willow Pass Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Willow Pass Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Stockton and Concord.
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.
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.
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny leaving Stockton and Chance Light Rain near Concord.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stockton to Concord?
The road trip is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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 26 miles from Stockton and 26.1 miles from Concord.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 4:06 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.61 one way or $21.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny around Stockton and Chance Light Rain near Concord.
Stop Ideas Near Brentwood
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 Brentwood.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stockton and Concord. Straight-line distance: 40.35 mi (64.93 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 Concord
The third most populous city in Contra Costa County, California.
| Population | 128,544 |
| Coordinates | 37.9779800, -122.0310700 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Concord (-122.03107, 37.97798)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $10.61 | $21.23 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $11.16 | $22.32 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $11.49 | $22.97 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $13.92 | $27.85 |
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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