How far is Stockton, CA from Morgan Hill, CA?

The driving distance from Stockton, CA to Morgan Hill, CA is about 92.3 miles (148.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
92.34 mi
01h 53m
Flight
60.53 mi
97.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.53 mi
Kilometers
97.41 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.34 mi
Kilometers
148.61 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morgan Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 12:57 AM PDT
Return by in Stockton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:51 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stockton
2026-04-22T23:03
Arrive Morgan Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 12:57 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM PDT

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

Leave by
2:42 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
Livermore
CA

A city in Alameda County, California.

From Stockton
46.2 mi
00h 56m
To Morgan Hill
46.2 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stockton and Morgan Hill.

  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

    12.9 mi · 15 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 84: Isabel Avenue, Portola Avenue

    1611 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Isabel Avenue

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Isabel Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Vallecitos Road

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Vallecitos Road

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 680 South: Fremont, San Jose

    2276 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    8.6 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    12 mi · 14 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 101: Los Angeles, San Francisco

    1004 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 101 South: Los Angeles

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Bayshore Freeway

    16.1 mi · 19 min · Bayshore Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Cochrane Road

    2305 ft · 58 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Cochrane Road

    2700 ft · 60 sec · Cochrane Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Butterfield Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Butterfield Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Main Avenue

    1181 ft · 34 sec · East Main Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 680 South
21 mi · 23%
Bayshore Freeway
16.1 mi · 17%
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
13.9 mi · 15%
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
12.9 mi · 14%
Westside Freeway
12.9 mi · 14%
Vallecitos Road
5.21 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Bayshore Freeway

Merge slight left onto Bayshore Freeway

16.1 mi · 00h 19m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.8 mi
60.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Livermore
00h 56m from Stockton
Leave By
2:42 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny leaving Stockton and Chance Light Rain near Morgan Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Stockton to Morgan Hill?

The road trip is about 92.3 miles (148.6 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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 46.2 miles from Stockton and 46.2 miles from Morgan Hill.

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

The direct path is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 2:42 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.81 one way or $37.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29 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 Morgan Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Livermore

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

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

BUS

Livermore, California

4 mi away
2500 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Livermore, CA

5 mi away
575 South Vasco Road
RAIL

Pleasanton, CA

10 mi away
4950 Pleasanton Avenue
BUS

Dublin-Pleasanton, California

12 mi away
5801 Owens Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stockton and Morgan Hill. Straight-line distance: 60.53 mi (97.41 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
Morgan Hill

#2 Morgan Hill

A city in Santa Clara County, California.

Population45,501
Coordinates37.1305000, -121.6543900
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Start: Stockton (-121.29078, 37.9577)
End: Morgan Hill (-121.65439, 37.1305)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.26 gal
12.33 L · about $18.81
Round trip
$37.61
6.52 gal · 24.66 L
Estimated CO2
29 kg one way
Round trip: 57.9 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $18.81 $37.61
Mid-grade $6.07 $19.78 $39.55
Premium $6.24 $20.35 $40.70
Diesel $7.57 $24.67 $49.34

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 Morgan Hill. The current time is 23:03:52.

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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.