How far is Stockton, CA from North Hills, CA?

The driving distance from Stockton, CA to North Hills, CA is about 319.2 miles (513.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 301.1 miles (484.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
319.19 mi
05h 50m
Flight
301.04 mi
484.48 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
301.04 mi
Kilometers
484.48 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
319.19 mi
Kilometers
513.69 km
Drive Time
05h 50m

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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 05h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 7:13 PM PDT
Return by in Stockton
Fri, Oct 16, 1:03 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stockton
2026-10-15T13:23
Arrive North Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 7:13 PM PDT
Route Timing
05h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:50 AM to 1:50 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:20 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stockton
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Kettleman City
CA

Census-designated place in Kings County, California

From Stockton
159.7 mi
02h 55m
To North Hills
159.5 mi
02h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph NW
Destination
89°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stockton and North Hills.

  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 left to continue on Westside Freeway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Westside Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

    236.6 mi · 4 hr 14 min · Westside Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    58.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South

    1354 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Nordhoff Street

    1186 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Nordhoff Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Nordhoff Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Woodley Avenue

    83 m · 6 sec · Woodley Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Woodley Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
309 mi · 97%
I 405 South
4.07 mi · 1%
Golden State Freeway
4.07 mi · 1%
Nordhoff Street
0.88 mi
North Center Street
0.84 mi
I 5 South
0.65 mi
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

237 mi · 04h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
301.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kettleman City
02h 55m from Stockton
Leave By
5:20 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Stockton and Sunny near North Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Stockton to North Hills?

The road trip is about 319.2 miles (513.7 km) and usually takes 05h 50m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kettleman City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.7 miles from Stockton and 159.5 miles from North Hills.

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

The direct path is about 301.1 miles (484.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:20 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $70.50 one way or $141.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stockton and Sunny near North Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Kettleman City

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

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

BUS

Kettleman City, California

3 mi away
3300 Hubert Way
BUS

Lemoore, California

34 mi away
300 E Street
RAIL

Corcoran station

38 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.
BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

41 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stockton and North Hills. Straight-line distance: 301.04 mi (484.48 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
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#2 North Hills

Situated in the north-central San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles County, this community sits at an elevation of 843 feet.

Population0
Coordinates34.2363900, -118.4847200
Altitude257
CountryUnited States
Start: Stockton (-121.29078, 37.9577)
End: North Hills (-118.48472, 34.23639)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 514 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.26 gal
42.64 L · about $70.50
Round trip
$141.00
22.52 gal · 85.28 L
Estimated CO2
100.1 kg one way
Round trip: 200.1 kg / 441 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $70.50 $141.00
Mid-grade $6.50 $73.18 $146.36
Premium $6.69 $75.32 $150.64
Diesel $8.41 $94.73 $189.46

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Stockton and North Hills. The current time is 13:23:08.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.