How far is Stockton, CA from Livermore, CA?

The driving distance from Stockton, CA to Livermore, CA is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.48 mi
00h 50m
Flight
32.27 mi
51.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.27 mi
Kilometers
51.94 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.48 mi
Kilometers
66.76 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livermore
Thu, Apr 23, 1:35 AM PDT
Return by in Stockton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:25 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stockton
2026-04-23T00:44
Arrive Livermore
Thu, Apr 23, 1:35 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:50 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
Tracy
CA

The most populous city in San Joaquin County, California.

From Stockton
20.8 mi
00h 25m
To Livermore
20.8 mi
00h 25m

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
Livermore Weather
CA
Live fallback forecast
71°F
Thursday
Using Pleasanton as the closest live forecast in the Alameda County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Fremont Street

    153 m · 31 sec · East Fremont Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Center Street

    2615 ft · 1 min · North Center Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1823 ft · 44 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South

    1 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    12.9 mi · 14 min · Westside Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    11.6 mi · 13 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward North Livermore Avenue, Downtown Livermore

    1040 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Livermore Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Livermore Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on South Livermore Avenue

    766 ft · 17 sec · South Livermore Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Livermore Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
13.9 mi · 33%
Westside Freeway
12.9 mi · 31%
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
11.6 mi · 28%
North Livermore Avenue
1.48 mi · 4%
North Center Street
0.84 mi · 2%
I 5 South
0.65 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Robert T. Monagan Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

13.9 mi · 00h 16m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
32.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tracy
00h 25m from Stockton
Leave By
4:50 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Stockton and Sunny near Livermore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Tracy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Stockton and 20.8 miles from Livermore.

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

The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 4:50 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.42 one way or $16.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Tracy

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

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

BUS

Tracy, California

3 mi away
725 West Clover Road
RAIL

Tracy, CA

5 mi away
4800 Tracy Boulevard
RAIL

Manteca, CA

16 mi away
17800 Shideler Parkway
RAIL

Stockton – San Joaquin Street

26 mi away
735 S. San Joaquin St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stockton and Livermore. Straight-line distance: 32.27 mi (51.94 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
Livermore

#2 Livermore

A city in Alameda County, California.

Population91,617
Coordinates37.6818700, -121.7680100
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
Start: Stockton (-121.29078, 37.9577)
End: Livermore (-121.76801, 37.68187)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.46 gal
5.54 L · about $8.42
Round trip
$16.85
2.92 gal · 11.08 L
Estimated CO2
13 kg one way
Round trip: 26 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $8.42 $16.85
Mid-grade $6.07 $8.86 $17.71
Premium $6.24 $9.11 $18.23
Diesel $7.57 $11.05 $22.10

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 Livermore. The current time is 00:44:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.