How far is Waterford, CA from Stockton, CA?
The driving distance from Waterford, CA to Stockton, CA is about 43.4 miles (69.8 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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waterford and Stockton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterford and Stockton.
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Start on E Street
14 m · 4 sec · E Street
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Turn right onto Bentley Street
116 m · 19 sec · Bentley Street
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Turn left onto F Street
1017 ft · 25 sec · F Street
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Turn right onto Yosemite Boulevard
11.7 mi · 18 min · Yosemite Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto La Loma Avenue
1705 ft · 36 sec · La Loma Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward La Loma Avenue
37 m · 8 sec · La Loma Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto La Loma Avenue
1881 ft · 38 sec · La Loma Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward La Loma Avenue
26 m · 2 sec · La Loma Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto La Loma Avenue
1329 ft · 27 sec · La Loma Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward La Loma Avenue
22 m · 2 sec · La Loma Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto La Loma Avenue
156 m · 12 sec · La Loma Avenue
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Continue on 19th Street
527 ft · 12 sec · 19th Street
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Turn straight onto Downey Avenue
1011 ft · 22 sec · Downey Avenue
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Continue on Needham Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Needham Street
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Continue on Needham Street
1374 ft · 39 sec · Needham Street
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Turn right onto Kansas Avenue Extension
1280 ft · 38 sec · Kansas Avenue Extension
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Take the ramp left
650 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left
26.2 mi · 30 min
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 4
3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
853 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto South El Dorado Street
1120 ft · 26 sec · South El Dorado Street
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Continue on North El Dorado Street
1468 ft · 38 sec · North El Dorado Street
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Turn right onto East Fremont Street
36 m · 5 sec · East Fremont Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Fremont Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waterford and Stockton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Kansas Avenue Extension
Merge slight left
26.2 mi · 00h 30m
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 Waterford and Sunny near Stockton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waterford to Stockton?
The road trip is about 43.4 miles (69.8 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 22.2 miles from Waterford and 21.1 miles from Stockton.
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 7.1 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 4:28 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.58 one way or $19.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Waterford and Sunny near Stockton.
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 Waterford and Stockton. Straight-line distance: 36.28 mi (58.38 km).
#1 Waterford
City in Stanislaus County, California, United States
| Population | 8,944 |
| Coordinates | 37.6413200, -120.7604800 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: East Fremont Street (-121.290763, 37.957639)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $9.58 | $19.16 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $9.94 | $19.89 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $10.23 | $20.47 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $12.87 | $25.74 |
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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