How far is Stockton, CA from Orinda, CA?
The driving distance from Stockton, CA to Orinda, CA is about 72.1 miles (116 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stockton and Orinda.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stockton and Orinda.
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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
18 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 680 South, I 680 North: San Jose, Sacramento, Concord, Walnut Creek
857 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 680 North: Walnut Creek, Concord, Sacramento
1614 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Donald D Doyle Highway
15.3 mi · 18 min · Donald D Doyle Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 24 West: Oakland, Lafayette
79 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 24 West: Oakland, Lafayette
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Orinda
1347 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 24 West: Orinda
1227 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Orinda
958 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto Camino Pablo
1573 ft · 39 sec · Camino Pablo
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Turn straight onto Moraga Way
140 m · 15 sec · Moraga Way
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Turn left onto Overhill Road
700 ft · 31 sec · Overhill Road
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Turn straight
101 m · 51 sec
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Continue straight
101 m · 24 sec
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Continue on Overhill Road
700 ft · 32 sec · Overhill Road
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Turn right onto Moraga Way
82 m · 6 sec · Moraga Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Moraga Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Stockton and Orinda.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny leaving Stockton and Chance Light Rain near Orinda.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stockton to Orinda?
The road trip is about 72.1 miles (116 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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 36 miles from Stockton and 36.1 miles from Orinda.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 3:34 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.65 one way or $29.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 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 Orinda.
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
Livermore, CA
Pleasanton, CA
Dublin-Pleasanton, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stockton and Orinda. Straight-line distance: 48.77 mi (78.49 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 Orinda
City in California, USA
| Population | 19,557 |
| Coordinates | 37.8771500, -122.1796900 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orinda (-122.17969, 37.87715)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $5.77 | $14.65 | $29.31 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $15.41 | $30.82 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $15.86 | $31.71 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $19.22 | $38.44 |
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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