How far is Stockton, CA from San Anselmo, CA?
The driving distance from Stockton, CA to San Anselmo, CA is about 94.9 miles (152.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.
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.
The most populous 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 San Anselmo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stockton and San Anselmo.
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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
11.6 mi · 13 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on MacArthur Freeway
8.3 mi · 10 min · MacArthur Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on MacArthur Freeway
8.3 mi · 10 min · MacArthur Freeway
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Continue on Eastshore Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Eastshore Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on John T. Knox Freeway
12.9 mi · 17 min · John T. Knox Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 101 North: San Rafeal
1.1 km · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway
2148 ft · 33 sec · Redwood Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Central San Rafael
1526 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on Irwin Street
654 ft · 21 sec · Irwin Street
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Turn left onto Fourth Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Fourth Street
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Continue on Red Hill Avenue
3102 ft · 56 sec · Red Hill Avenue
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Turn left onto Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
1095 ft · 40 sec · Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Pine Street
28 m · 4 sec · North Pine Street
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Turn right onto San Anselmo Avenue
66 m · 9 sec · San Anselmo Avenue
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Turn right onto Tunstead Avenue
36 m · 4 sec · Tunstead Avenue
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Turn left onto Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
59 m · 14 sec · Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
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Turn right
9 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Stockton and San Anselmo.
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 San Anselmo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stockton to San Anselmo?
The road trip is about 94.9 miles (152.8 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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 47.4 miles from Stockton and 47.5 miles from San Anselmo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 2:38 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.33 one way or $38.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.8 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 San Anselmo.
Stop Ideas Near Dublin
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 Dublin.
Dublin-Pleasanton, California
Pleasanton, CA
Hayward station
Fremont station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stockton and San Anselmo. Straight-line distance: 69.23 mi (111.42 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 San Anselmo
Town in California
| Population | 12,513 |
| Coordinates | 37.9746500, -122.5616400 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: San Anselmo (-122.56164, 37.97465)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 153 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $19.33 | $38.65 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $20.32 | $40.64 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $20.91 | $41.83 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $25.35 | $50.70 |
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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