Origin
Burlingame, CA
Afternoon in Burlingame on Sunday
Local time
2:14 PM
PDT
Current temp
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Trip from Burlingame, CA to Stockton, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 36m
Distance
78.7 mi
127 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 29m
★
6 AM
1h 36m
8 AM
1h 51m
10 AM
1h 41m
12 PM
1h 40m
3 PM
1h 42m
5 PM
1h 50m
8 PM
1h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Burlingame, CA
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Stockton, CA
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Trip Overview
Burlingame, CA to Stockton, CA is 78.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 36 minutes via the Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway, Robert T. Monagan Freeway, and J Arthur Younger Freeway, with a fuel budget near $18 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within California's Pacific Coast region, offering a straightforward journey inland. You'll primarily be on well-maintained freeways, making it a convenient option for a quick transfer or a day trip. Consider this route if you're looking for efficiency and minimal fuss between these two Bay Area-adjacent locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
39.4 miles from Burlingame, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway | 28.2 mi | 32m |
| Robert T. Monagan Freeway | 14.6 mi | 16m |
| J Arthur Younger Freeway | 13.2 mi | 15m |
| Westside Freeway | 11.6 mi | 12m |
| Bayshore Freeway | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| West Jackson Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| South El Dorado Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| A Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
— 28.2 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burlingame, CA and Stockton, CA.
1
Start on CA 82
70 ft
·
5 sec
·
El Camino Real
2
Turn right onto Broadway
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Broadway
Use the right lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 101 South: San Jose
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Merge onto US 101
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Bayshore Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
Exit 414B
Toward CA 92 East, CA 92 West: Hayward, Half Moon Bay, Fashion Island Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward CA 92 East: Hayward, San Mateo Bridge
7
Merge onto CA 92
13 mi
·
15 min
·
J Arthur Younger Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on CA 92
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Jackson Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on Foothill Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Foothill Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn right onto A Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
A Street
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on Redwood Road
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Redwood Road
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 580 East: Stockton
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 580
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 580
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 205
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
Toward I 205 East: Tracy, Stockton
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 205
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
17
Merge onto I 5
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Westside Freeway
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 471
Toward CA 4 West
19
Keep slight right at fork
407 ft
·
5 sec
20
Turn straight onto West Charter Way
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Charter Way
Use the straight / left lanes.
21
Turn left onto South El Dorado Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South El Dorado Street
22
Continue on North El Dorado Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
North El Dorado Street
23
Turn right onto East Fremont Street
117 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Fremont Street
24
Arrive at destination
East Fremont Street
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of 1 hour and 36 minutes, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning can help you avoid potential afternoon traffic, especially as you get closer to Stockton. With a fuel cost estimated at $18, you can easily plan for a full tank before you leave Burlingame. There are no designated stops provided, so feel free to pull over at any convenient rest area or gas station if needed. Since this is a short, one-day drive, you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 39.4 miles from Burlingame, CA, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 17 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.4 miles or 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stockton, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Burlingame, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Burlingame, CA
This is one driving day of about 78.7 miles and 1h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Burlingame, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway for about 28.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.4 miles from Burlingame, 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 185 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 32.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward US 101 South: San Jose
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward US 101 South: San Jose
8
4.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward CA 92 East, CA 92 West: Hayward, Half Moon Bay, Fashion Island Boulevard
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 414B
Toward CA 92 East, CA 92 West: Hayward, Half Mo...
6
4.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CA 92 East: Hayward, San Mateo Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward CA 92 East: Hayward, San Mateo Bridge
6
21.8 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the ramp toward I 580 East: Stockton
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 580 East: Stockton
6
32.5 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
I 580 / Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 580 / Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.09 one way
$36.18 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $18.64 | $37.28 |
| premium | $6.18 | $19.14 | $38.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.38 | $34.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.5 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 | 23.6 | 0 | $8.26 | $3.78 |
| Efficient EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.89 | $3.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.5 | 0 | $11.02 | $5.04 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Afternoon in Stockton on Sunday
Local time
2:14 PM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
1h 36m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Established in 1988, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park celebrates America’s maritime heritage on the Pacific Coast. Our 50-acre park has grown around Aquatic Park Cove, a protected area...
16 mi from route
~40 min detour
Free
Park Closure: Hyde Street Pier Closure
Caution: Sick Birds and Wildlife, H5N1
Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Celebrate and honor the contributions and sacrifices of American civilians on the WWII home front. Discover how diverse communities lived, worked, and interacted. Many faces, many stories, many truths...
22 mi from route
~55 min detour
Free
near mile 21.7
View on nps.gov
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Experience a park so rich it supports 19 distinct ecosystems with over 2,000 plant and animal species. Go for a hike, enjoy a vista, have a picnic or learn about the centuries of overlapping history f...
23 mi from route
~57 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Muir Woods National Monument
National Monument
Walk among old growth coast redwoods, cooling their roots in the fresh water of Redwood Creek and lifting their crowns to reach the sun and fog. Federally protected as a National Monument since 1908,...
25 mi from route
~61 min detour
$15
View on nps.gov
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
National Memorial
On July 17, 1944, a massive explosion jolted the San Francisco East Bay area, shattering windows and lighting up the night sky. At Port Chicago Naval Magazine, 320 men were killed instantly when two s...
25 mi from route
~61 min detour
Free
near mile 24.4
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 91% of the route utilizing freeways like the Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway and the Robert T. Monagan Freeway. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 28.2 miles on the Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway, so be prepared for sustained highway speeds. The character of the drive is largely consistent, characterized by multi-lane asphalt and the predictable flow of interstate travel. Expect a utilitarian journey rather than a scenic tour, designed for efficient transit.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.2 mi on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 0.5 miles in.
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 78.7 miles you will encounter 18 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 0.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Burlingame, CA to Stockton, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Half Moon Bay along the way.
Half Moon Bay
4.7 mi in
|
~6m
About the Cities
Starting in Burlingame, CA
Full guide →Burlingame is a city of 31,000 people (2020) in California's Bay Area on the Peninsula. This suburb of San Francisco is known for its numerous eucalyptus groves, and walkable downtown area.
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 36m. Total distance: 78.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.2 miles on Arthur H. Breed Junior 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 0.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park and Golden Gate National Recreation Area (5 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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