Origin
Concord, CA
Afternoon in Concord on Sunday
Local time
2:14 PM
PDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Concord, 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 11m
Distance
51.9 mi
83 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Concord, CA
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Stockton, CA
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Trip Overview
This 51.9-mile drive from Concord to Stockton, California, is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 11 minutes. With an estimated fuel cost of just $12, it's an economical option for a day trip. The route primarily utilizes CA 4 and Byron Highway, offering a mixed driving experience. Given its short distance and manageable duration, this trip is ideal for a single day, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. You'll be traveling within the Pacific Coast region for both your origin and destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CA 4 | 23 mi | 26m |
| Byron Highway | 21.1 mi | 31m |
| Marsh Creek Road | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| CA 242 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| South El Dorado Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North El Dorado Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Grant Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CA 4
— 23 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord, CA and Stockton, CA.
1
Start on Willow Pass Road
143 ft
·
8 sec
·
Willow Pass Road
2
Turn left onto East Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Street
3
Continue on Grant Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Grant Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward CA 242 North
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto CA 242
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
CA 242
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto CA 4
15 mi
·
17 min
·
CA 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 4
8.0 mi
·
9 min
·
CA 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto CA 4
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Marsh Creek Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn right onto CA 4
21 mi
·
31 min
·
Byron Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn left onto South El Dorado Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South El Dorado Street
11
Continue on North El Dorado Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
North El Dorado Street
12
Turn right onto East Fremont Street
117 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Fremont Street
13
Arrive at destination
East Fremont Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.9 miles from Concord, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 25.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward CA 242 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward CA 242 North
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
CA 242
Merge onto CA 242
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
CA 4
Merge onto CA 4
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
17.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
CA 4
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 4
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
25.5 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
CA 4 / Marsh Creek Road
Turn left onto CA 4 / Marsh Creek Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.93 one way
$23.86 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $12.29 | $24.59 |
| premium | $6.18 | $12.62 | $25.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.46 | $22.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.45 | $2.49 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.54 | $2.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.27 | $3.32 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
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
45°F
Clear
NW 12 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 10:33PM PDT until April 17 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 10:33PM PDT until April 17 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
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
21 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 11m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 47% of it being highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 23 miles along CA 4. This road configuration means you'll experience both faster-paced highway driving and potentially more local road conditions, particularly on Marsh Creek Road. The character of the drive shifts as you progress, moving from more suburban areas into the Central Valley landscape. It's not an entirely monotonous highway grind, offering some variation in pace and scenery.
47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23 mi on CA 4.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.9 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (CA 242): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (CA 4): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Concord, CA
Full guide →Concord is a residential and business city in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area in the state of California.
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 11m. Total distance: 51.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23 miles on CA 4. 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 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (CA 242): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (CA 4): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park and San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park. 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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