How far is Stockton, CA from Redwood City, CA?

The driving distance from Stockton, CA to Redwood City, CA is about 80.2 miles (129 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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
80.17 mi
01h 38m
Flight
61.12 mi
98.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.12 mi
Kilometers
98.37 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.17 mi
Kilometers
129.02 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Redwood City
Sun, Apr 19, 12:17 AM PDT
Return by in Stockton
Sun, Apr 19, 1:55 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stockton
2026-04-18T22:38
Arrive Redwood City
Sun, Apr 19, 12:17 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:12 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
40 mi
00h 49m
To Redwood City
40.1 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph NNW
Destination
71°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Stockton and Redwood City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stockton and Redwood City.

  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

    10.4 mi · 12 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Redwood Road

    1149 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Redwood Road

    3104 ft · 1 min · Redwood Road

  11. 11

    Continue on A Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · A Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Mission Boulevard

    1735 ft · 44 sec · Mission Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Jackson Street

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Jackson Street

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    528 ft · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 101 South: San Jose

    1845 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Bayshore Freeway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Bayshore Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Whipple Avenue

    969 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Veterans Boulevard

    2963 ft · 1 min · Veterans Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Brewster Avenue

    2746 ft · 1 min · Brewster Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left

    146 m · 21 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stockton and Redwood City.

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
28.4 mi · 35%
Jackson Street
14.9 mi · 19%
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
13.9 mi · 17%
Westside Freeway
12.9 mi · 16%
Bayshore Freeway
4.85 mi · 6%
A Street
0.94 mi · 1%
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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
61.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Livermore
00h 49m from Stockton
Leave By
3:12 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Stockton and Sunny near Redwood City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Stockton to Redwood City?

The road trip is about 80.2 miles (129 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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 40 miles from Stockton and 40.1 miles from Redwood City.

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 19.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:12 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.33 one way or $32.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stockton and Sunny near Redwood City.

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 Redwood City. Straight-line distance: 61.12 mi (98.37 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
Redwood City

#2 Redwood City

A city in San Mateo County, California.

Population85,925
Coordinates37.4852200, -122.2363500
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Stockton (-121.29078, 37.9577)
End: Redwood City (-122.23635, 37.48522)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.83 gal
10.71 L · about $16.33
Round trip
$32.65
5.66 gal · 21.42 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.3 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $16.33 $32.65
Mid-grade $6.07 $17.17 $34.33
Premium $6.24 $17.67 $35.34
Diesel $7.57 $21.41 $42.83

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Stockton and Redwood City. The current time is 22:38:31.

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.