Origin
Alum Rock, CA
Morning in Alum Rock on Tuesday
Local time
8:43 AM
PDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alum Rock, CA to Stockton, CA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
72 mi
116 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alum Rock, CA
David McElwee
Stockton, CA
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Trip Overview
This 71.9-mile drive from Alum Rock, CA to Stockton, CA will take approximately 1 hour and 22 minutes. It's a perfect option for a single-day trip, with a modest fuel cost estimated at $17. You'll primarily be navigating local roads like Alum Rock Avenue before merging onto I-680 North and the Sinclair Freeway. The route stays within the Pacific Coast region, making it a straightforward journey without significant regional transitions. Expect a straightforward drive that's more about getting from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sinclair Freeway | 19.2 mi | 22m |
| Robert T. Monagan Freeway | 14.6 mi | 16m |
| Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway | 12.9 mi | 14m |
| Westside Freeway | 11.6 mi | 12m |
| CA 84 | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Isabel Avenue | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| South El Dorado Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Alum Rock Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Sinclair Freeway
— 19.2 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alum Rock, CA and Stockton, CA.
1
Start on Alum Rock Avenue
355 ft
·
34 sec
·
Alum Rock Avenue
2
Continue on Alum Rock Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Alum Rock Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 680 North
4
Merge onto I 680
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Sinclair Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit onto CA 84
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
CA 84
Exit 21B
Toward CA 84 East: Livermore, Vallecitos Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto CA 84
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Isabel Avenue
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 580 East: Stockton
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto I 580
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 205
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
Toward I 205 East: Tracy, Stockton
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 205
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
11
Merge onto I 5
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Westside Freeway
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 471
Toward CA 4 West
13
Keep slight right at fork
407 ft
·
5 sec
14
Turn straight onto West Charter Way
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Charter Way
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Turn left onto South El Dorado Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South El Dorado Street
16
Continue on North El Dorado Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
North El Dorado Street
17
Turn right onto East Fremont Street
117 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Fremont Street
18
Arrive at destination
East Fremont Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36 miles from Alum Rock, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 43.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 680 / Sinclair Freeway
Merge onto I 680 / Sinclair Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
20.4 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
CA 84
Take the exit onto CA 84 toward CA 84 East: Livermore, Vallecitos Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 21B
Toward CA 84 East: Livermore, Vallecitos Road
5
25.9 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
CA 84 / Isabel Avenue
Merge onto CA 84 / Isabel Avenue
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
30.2 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward I 580 East: Stockton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 580 East: Stockton
6
43.6 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
I 205 / Robert T. Monagan Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 205 / Robert T. Monagan Freeway toward I 205 East: Tracy, Stockton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 205 East: Tracy, Stockton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.55 one way
$33.10 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $17.05 | $34.11 |
| premium | $6.18 | $17.51 | $35.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.90 | $31.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$17
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.56 | $3.46 |
| Efficient EV | 18 | 0 | $6.30 | $2.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.8 | 0 | $10.08 | $4.61 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Stockton, CA
Morning in Stockton on Tuesday
Local time
8:43 AM
PDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
10 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 28m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive' with a 0% highway share. You won't be experiencing long stretches of high-speed cruising; instead, anticipate a more engaged driving experience with frequent turns and adjustments. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the profile suggests a constant need for attention on city streets and local roadways. The drive's personality is less about scenic vistas and more about navigating a connected network of local roads.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.2 mi on Sinclair Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Sinclair 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 1.2 miles in near I 680 / Sinclair Freeway.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 72 miles you will encounter 14 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 1.2 miles (I 680 / Sinclair Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.4 miles (CA 84): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.9 miles (CA 84 / Isabel Avenue): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Stockton, CA
Full guide →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
- • Haggin Museum — art museum in Stockton, California
- • USCGC Fir — Lighthouse tender
- • USS Lucid — 1953 Aggressive-class minesweeper
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 72 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.2 miles on Sinclair Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Stockton, CA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (I 680 / Sinclair Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.4 miles (CA 84): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.9 miles (CA 84 / Isabel Avenue): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Stockton, CA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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