How far is Stockton, CA from Los Altos Hills, CA?
The driving distance from Stockton, CA to Los Altos Hills, CA is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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 44m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stockton and Los Altos Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stockton and Los Altos Hills.
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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
12.9 mi · 15 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 84: Isabel Avenue, Portola Avenue
1611 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto Isabel Avenue
4.7 mi · 7 min · Isabel Avenue
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Continue on Vallecitos Road
5.2 mi · 7 min · Vallecitos Road
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Keep slight left to continue on I 680 South: Fremont, San Jose
2276 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
8.3 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 262
866 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 262: Northwestern Polytechnic University, Warm Springs District
1597 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mission Boulevard
1.5 mi · 2 min · Mission Boulevard
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Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Nimitz Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 237 West: Mountain View
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
8.9 mi · 11 min
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Continue on Grant Road
2906 ft · 1 min · Grant Road
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Turn right onto Cuesta Drive
2 mi · 5 min · Cuesta Drive
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Turn left onto South San Antonio Road
59 m · 14 sec · South San Antonio Road
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Merge sharp right onto Foothill Expressway
1.1 km · 1 min · Foothill Expressway
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Turn left onto West Edith Avenue
1106 ft · 36 sec · West Edith Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Fremont Road
1.3 km · 3 min · West Fremont Road
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Turn left onto Concepcion Road
558 ft · 21 sec · Concepcion Road
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Turn left onto Alto Verde Lane
559 ft · 25 sec · Alto Verde Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Alto Verde Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Stockton and Los Altos Hills.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 Los Altos Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stockton to Los Altos Hills?
The road trip is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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 39.8 miles from Stockton and 39.8 miles from Los Altos Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 3:02 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.59 one way or $35.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stockton and Sunny near Los Altos Hills.
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
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stockton and Los Altos Hills. Straight-line distance: 61.15 mi (98.41 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 Los Altos Hills
City in Santa Clara County, California, United States
| Population | 8,400 |
| Coordinates | 37.3796600, -122.1374600 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
End: Los Altos Hills (-122.13746, 37.37966)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $6.26 | $17.59 | $35.19 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $18.26 | $36.52 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $18.80 | $37.59 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $23.64 | $47.28 |
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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