How far is Stockton, CA from Foster City, CA?
The driving distance from Stockton, CA to Foster City, CA is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.
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.
A city in Alameda 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 Foster City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stockton and Foster City.
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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
5.5 mi · 8 min · Jackson Street
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Keep slight left
528 ft · 7 sec
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Keep slight right
7.8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Foster City Boulevard, East Hillsdale Boulevard, Third Avenue
1013 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Foster City Boulevard, East Hillsdale Boulevard, Third Avenue
124 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Chess Drive
38 m · 2 sec · Chess Drive
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Turn right onto Foster City Boulevard
2520 ft · 56 sec · Foster City Boulevard
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Turn right onto Civic Center Drive
63 m · 9 sec · Civic Center Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Civic Center Drive
26 m · 5 sec · Civic Center Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Civic Center Drive
888 ft · 41 sec · Civic Center Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Shell Boulevard
95 m · 6 sec · Shell Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Shell Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Stockton and Foster City.
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny leaving Stockton and Chance Light Rain near Foster City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stockton to Foster City?
The road trip is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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 36.5 miles from Stockton and 36.6 miles from Foster City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 3:30 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.88 one way or $29.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 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 Foster City.
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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stockton and Foster City. Straight-line distance: 60.24 mi (96.94 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 Foster City
City in San Mateo County, California, United States
| Population | 33,901 |
| Coordinates | 37.5585500, -122.2710800 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Foster City (-122.27108, 37.55855)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $14.88 | $29.77 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $15.65 | $31.30 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $16.11 | $32.21 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $19.52 | $39.05 |
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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