How far is Stockton, CA from Mill Valley, CA?

The driving distance from Stockton, CA to Mill Valley, CA is about 96.3 miles (154.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.4 miles (110.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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
96.26 mi
01h 59m
Flight
68.44 mi
110.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.44 mi
Kilometers
110.15 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.26 mi
Kilometers
154.91 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mill Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 4:08 AM PDT
Return by in Stockton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:07 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stockton
2026-04-23T02:09
Arrive Mill Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 4:08 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM PDT

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

Leave by
2:32 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
Dublin
CA

The most populous city in Alameda County, California.

From Stockton
48.1 mi
00h 59m
To Mill Valley
48.2 mi
00h 59m

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
70°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stockton and Mill Valley.

  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

    18 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

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

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on MacArthur Freeway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · MacArthur Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on MacArthur Freeway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · MacArthur Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Eastshore Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on John T. Knox Freeway

    11.6 mi · 15 min · John T. Knox Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Sir Francis Drake Boulevard

    2256 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard East

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Sir Francis Drake Boulevard East

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 101 South: San Francisco

    1460 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Redwood Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 131: Tiburon Boulevard, East Blithedale Avenue

    1415 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Blithedale Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · East Blithedale Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Hill Street

    90 m · 17 sec · Hill Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Sunnyside Avenue

    76 m · 9 sec · Sunnyside Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sunnyside Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
29.7 mi · 31%
MacArthur Freeway
16.7 mi · 17%
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
13.9 mi · 14%
Westside Freeway
12.9 mi · 13%
John T. Knox Freeway
11.6 mi · 12%
Eastshore Freeway
3.34 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.9 mi
68.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dublin
00h 59m from Stockton
Leave By
2:32 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Stockton and Sunny near Mill Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Stockton to Mill Valley?

The road trip is about 96.3 miles (154.9 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Dublin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.1 miles from Stockton and 48.2 miles from Mill Valley.

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

The direct path is about 68.4 miles (110.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 2:32 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.61 one way or $39.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stockton and Sunny near Mill Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Dublin

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

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

BUS

Dublin-Pleasanton, California

3 mi away
5801 Owens Drive
RAIL

Pleasanton, CA

7 mi away
4950 Pleasanton Avenue
RAIL

Hayward station

15 mi away
22555 Meekland Avenue
RAIL

Fremont station

17 mi away
37260 Fremont Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stockton and Mill Valley. Straight-line distance: 68.44 mi (110.15 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
Mill Valley

#2 Mill Valley

City in Marin County, California, United States

Population14,323
Coordinates37.9060400, -122.5449800
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Start: Stockton (-121.29078, 37.9577)
End: Mill Valley (-122.54498, 37.90604)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.4 gal
12.86 L · about $19.61
Round trip
$39.23
6.8 gal · 25.72 L
Estimated CO2
30.2 kg one way
Round trip: 60.4 kg / 133 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $19.61 $39.23
Mid-grade $6.07 $20.62 $41.25
Premium $6.24 $21.23 $42.45
Diesel $7.57 $25.73 $51.46

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 Mill Valley. The current time is 02:09:31.

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.