How far is Stockton, CA from Sunnyvale, CA?

The driving distance from Stockton, CA to Sunnyvale, CA is about 74.6 miles (120 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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
74.57 mi
01h 33m
Flight
57.61 mi
92.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.61 mi
Kilometers
92.71 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.57 mi
Kilometers
120.01 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sunnyvale
Wed, Apr 22, 6:07 PM PDT
Return by in Stockton
Wed, Apr 22, 7:40 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stockton
2026-04-22T16:34
Arrive Sunnyvale
Wed, Apr 22, 6:07 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:24 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
37.3 mi
00h 46m
To Sunnyvale
37.3 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stockton and Sunnyvale.

  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

    12.9 mi · 15 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 84: Isabel Avenue, Portola Avenue

    1611 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Isabel Avenue

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Isabel Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Vallecitos Road

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Vallecitos Road

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 680 South: Fremont, San Jose

    2276 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 262

    866 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 262: Northwestern Polytechnic University, Warm Springs District

    1597 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Mission Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Mission Boulevard

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Nimitz Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 237 West: Mountain View

    1.5 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Mathilda Avenue

    1164 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Mathilda Avenue

    2.5 mi · 5 min · North Mathilda Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West El Camino Real

    88 m · 16 sec · West El Camino Real

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West El Camino Real

Car Route Details

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

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
13.9 mi · 19%
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
12.9 mi · 17%
Westside Freeway
12.9 mi · 17%
I 680 South
8.76 mi · 12%
CA 237 West
6.52 mi · 9%
Vallecitos Road
5.21 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Robert T. Monagan Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

13.9 mi · 00h 16m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
57.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Livermore
00h 46m from Stockton
Leave By
3:24 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny leaving Stockton and Chance Light Rain near Sunnyvale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Stockton to Sunnyvale?

The road trip is about 74.6 miles (120 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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 37.3 miles from Stockton and 37.3 miles from Sunnyvale.

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

The direct path is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 3:24 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.17 one way or $30.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 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 Sunnyvale.

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 Sunnyvale. Straight-line distance: 57.61 mi (92.71 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
Sunnyvale

#2 Sunnyvale

The sixth most populous city in Santa Clara County, California.

Population151,746
Coordinates37.3688300, -122.0363500
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Start: Stockton (-121.29078, 37.9577)
End: Sunnyvale (-122.03635, 37.36883)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.63 gal
9.96 L · about $15.17
Round trip
$30.34
5.26 gal · 19.92 L
Estimated CO2
23.4 kg one way
Round trip: 46.7 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $15.17 $30.34
Mid-grade $6.07 $15.95 $31.91
Premium $6.24 $16.42 $32.84
Diesel $7.57 $19.90 $39.80

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Stockton and Sunnyvale. The current time is 16:34:39.

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.