How far is Stockton, CA from Waterford, CA?
The driving distance from Stockton, CA to Waterford, CA is about 45 miles (72.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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 01m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stockton and Waterford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stockton and Waterford.
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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
2946 ft · 1 min · North Center Street
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Turn left onto East Lafayette Street
117 m · 10 sec · East Lafayette Street
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Take the ramp slight left
827 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Crosstown Freeway
15 mi · 17 min · Crosstown Freeway
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Keep slight left
14.8 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 6th Street, G Street
1356 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto 5th Street
1201 ft · 35 sec · 5th Street
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Turn left onto G Street
1502 ft · 49 sec · G Street
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Turn right onto 9th Street
1438 ft · 48 sec · 9th Street
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Turn left onto D Street
1902 ft · 1 min · D Street
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Turn right onto Yosemite Boulevard
12.6 mi · 20 min · Yosemite Boulevard
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Turn left onto F Street
970 ft · 20 sec · F Street
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Keep slight right to continue on F Street
14 m · 2 sec · F Street
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Turn right onto E Street
130 m · 24 sec · E Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · E Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Stockton and Waterford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Crosstown Freeway
Merge slight left onto Crosstown Freeway
15 mi · 00h 17m
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 Waterford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stockton to Waterford?
The road trip is about 45 miles (72.4 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Ripon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.5 miles from Stockton and 22.5 miles from Waterford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:28 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.95 one way or $19.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stockton and Sunny near Waterford.
Stop Ideas Near Ripon
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 Ripon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stockton and Waterford. Straight-line distance: 36.28 mi (58.38 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 Waterford
City in Stanislaus County, California, United States
| Population | 8,944 |
| Coordinates | 37.6413200, -120.7604800 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waterford (-120.76048, 37.64132)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.26 | $9.95 | $19.91 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $10.33 | $20.67 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $10.64 | $21.27 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $13.38 | $26.75 |
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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