Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
60.5 mi
97 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alamo, CA
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Stockton, CA
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If you are planning to travel from Alamo to Stockton, you can expect a straightforward 60.5-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 12 minutes to complete. This trip is perfectly suited as a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via the Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway, the Robert T. Monagan Freeway, and the Westside Freeway. With estimated fuel costs hovering around $14, it is an economical route for commuters or casual travelers. Since both locations are situated within the Pacific Coast region of California, you will remain in a familiar coastal climate throughout the entire drive.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway | 19.2 mi | 22m |
| Robert T. Monagan Freeway | 14.6 mi | 16m |
| Westside Freeway | 11.6 mi | 12m |
| Donald D Doyle Highway | 11.3 mi | 12m |
| South El Dorado Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Charter Way | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North El Dorado Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Stone Valley Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Alamo, CA and Stockton, CA.
Start on this road
Turn right onto Danville Boulevard
Turn right onto Stone Valley Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 680
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 580
Keep slight right at fork onto I 580
Keep slight left at fork onto I 205
Keep slight left at fork onto I 205
Merge onto I 5
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto West Charter Way
Turn left onto South El Dorado Street
Continue on North El Dorado Street
Turn right onto East Fremont Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 30.3 miles from Alamo, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 14.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp toward I 680 South: San Jose
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Take the exit toward I 580 East: Livermore, Stockton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 580 East: Livermore, Stockton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 580: Stockton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto I 580 / Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$13.91 one way
$27.81 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $14.33 | $28.66 |
| premium | $6.18 | $14.71 | $29.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.36 | $26.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.35 | $2.90 |
| Efficient EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.29 | $2.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.47 | $3.87 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Alamo on Tuesday
Local time
5:09 AM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Late night in Stockton on Tuesday
Local time
5:09 AM
PDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 75% of this route is comprised of fast-moving freeway stretches. You will find yourself navigating long, steady segments, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 19.2 miles along the Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway. The transition between these major arteries keeps the drive efficient, though the nature of the road is strictly functional rather than winding or technical. You can anticipate a consistent, high-speed pace once you merge onto the main corridors. Because the route relies so heavily on major freeways, your time behind the wheel will feel predictable and direct.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway and Robert T. Monagan Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.5 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 11.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
269 ft
Total Descent
527 ft
Highest Point
454 ft
~8.6 mi in
Elevation Range
441 ft
Founded 1849
Stockton is a city in the San Joaquin Valley in northern California. Sitting on the San Joaquin Delta, Stockton is the world's most inland natural port and used to be a major port city. One of the larger cities along I-5 through the Central Valley, it is a convenient stop and offers a variety of restaurants and accommodations for road-trippers. There are several shopping centers and movie theaters and one art museum but few major attractions.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 60.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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