How far is Stockton, CA from East Palo Alto, CA?
The driving distance from Stockton, CA to East Palo Alto, CA is about 76.3 miles (122.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Alameda County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stockton and East Palo Alto.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stockton and East Palo Alto.
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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
2615 ft · 1 min · North Center Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1823 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
12.9 mi · 14 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway
13.9 mi · 16 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway
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Continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
18 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
10.4 mi · 12 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Redwood Road
1149 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto Redwood Road
3104 ft · 1 min · Redwood Road
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Continue on A Street
1.5 km · 2 min · A Street
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Turn left onto Mission Boulevard
1735 ft · 44 sec · Mission Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Jackson Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Jackson Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 880 South: San Jose
1935 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Nimitz Freeway
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Keep slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Nimitz Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Nimitz Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 84 West
1221 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 84 West: Dumbarton Bridge
1092 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 56 sec
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Keep slight right
6.9 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto University Avenue
1.3 mi · 4 min · University Avenue
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Continue on University Avenue
55 m · 10 sec · University Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · University Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Stockton and East Palo Alto.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
Continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
18 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Sunny leaving Stockton and Sunny near East Palo Alto.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stockton to East Palo Alto?
The road trip is about 76.3 miles (122.8 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
Livermore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.2 miles from Stockton and 38.2 miles from East Palo Alto.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 3:18 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.52 one way or $31.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stockton and Sunny near East Palo Alto.
Stop Ideas Near Livermore
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 Livermore.
Livermore, California
Livermore, CA
Pleasanton, CA
Dublin-Pleasanton, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stockton and East Palo Alto. Straight-line distance: 57.45 mi (92.46 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 East Palo Alto
City in San Mateo County, California, United States
| Population | 29,059 |
| Coordinates | 37.4688300, -122.1410800 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Palo Alto (-122.14108, 37.46883)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $15.52 | $31.04 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $16.32 | $32.64 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $16.79 | $33.59 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $20.36 | $40.71 |
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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