How far is Stockton, CA from San Carlos, CA?
The driving distance from Stockton, CA to San Carlos, CA is about 78 miles (125.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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 35m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stockton and San Carlos.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stockton and San Carlos.
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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
10.4 mi · 12 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Redwood Road
1149 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto Redwood Road
3104 ft · 1 min · Redwood Road
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Continue on A Street
1.5 km · 2 min · A Street
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Turn left onto Mission Boulevard
1735 ft · 44 sec · Mission Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Jackson Street
5.5 mi · 8 min · Jackson Street
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Keep slight left
528 ft · 7 sec
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Keep slight right
9.3 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 101 South: San Jose
1845 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bayshore Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Bayshore Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Holly Street, Brittan Avenue
754 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Holly Street
941 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto Holly Street
2038 ft · 1 min · Holly Street
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Turn left onto El Camino Real
681 ft · 26 sec · El Camino Real
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Turn right onto San Carlos Avenue
19 m · 1 sec · San Carlos Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · San Carlos Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Stockton and San Carlos.
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.
Sunny leaving Stockton and Sunny near San Carlos.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stockton to San Carlos?
The road trip is about 78 miles (125.6 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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 39 miles from Stockton and 39.1 miles from San Carlos.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 3:18 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.86 one way or $31.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stockton and Sunny near San Carlos.
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 San Carlos. Straight-line distance: 61.46 mi (98.91 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 Carlos
City in San Mateo County, California, USA
| Population | 29,641 |
| Coordinates | 37.5071600, -122.2605200 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: San Carlos (-122.26052, 37.50716)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $15.86 | $31.73 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $16.68 | $33.36 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $17.17 | $34.34 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $20.81 | $41.62 |
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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