Origin
Cupertino, CA
Late night in Cupertino on Tuesday
Local time
3:39 AM
PDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cupertino, 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 39m
Distance
80.4 mi
129 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 32m
★
6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 55m
10 AM
1h 45m
12 PM
1h 43m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 54m
8 PM
1h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cupertino, CA
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Stockton, CA
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Trip Overview
This 80.4-mile drive from Cupertino, CA to Stockton, CA is a straightforward, highway-focused trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 39 minutes. Designed as a single-day excursion, it’s a practical option for a quick journey between the Pacific Coast regions. With an estimated fuel cost of $18, it's an economical choice for getting from the Bay Area eastward. The route primarily utilizes major freeways, making it efficient for travelers prioritizing speed and directness. You'll spend most of your time on the Robert T. Monagan Freeway, Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway, and Westside Freeway.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.2 miles from Cupertino, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Robert T. Monagan Freeway | 14.6 mi | 16m |
| Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway | 12.9 mi | 14m |
| Westside Freeway | 11.6 mi | 12m |
| I 880 | 11.1 mi | 12m |
| I 680 | 8.5 mi | 9m |
| CA 84 | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Junipero Serra Freeway | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| Isabel Avenue | 4.3 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
— 14.6 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cupertino, CA and Stockton, CA.
1
Start on North De Anza Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North De Anza Boulevard
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 280 South: San Jose
3
Merge onto I 280
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Junipero Serra Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 5B
Toward I 880 North, CA 17 South: Oakland, Santa Cruz
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 880 North: Oakland
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 880
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 880
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 880
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
Nimitz Freeway
8
Take the exit onto CA 262
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
CA 262
Exit 12A
Toward Sacramento
Use the slight right lane.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 680 North: Sacramento
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 680 North: Sacramento
Use the straight lane.
11
Merge onto I 680
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
I 680
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
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.
13
Merge onto CA 84
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Isabel Avenue
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 580 East: Stockton
Use the right lane.
15
Merge onto I 580
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 205
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
Toward I 205 East: Tracy, Stockton
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 205
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
18
Merge onto I 5
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Westside Freeway
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 471
Toward CA 4 West
20
Keep slight right at fork
407 ft
·
5 sec
21
Turn straight onto West Charter Way
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Charter Way
Use the straight / left lanes.
22
Turn left onto South El Dorado Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South El Dorado Street
23
Continue on North El Dorado Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
North El Dorado Street
24
Turn right onto East Fremont Street
117 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Fremont Street
25
Arrive at destination
East Fremont Street
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of under two hours, this trip offers a good deal of flexibility for departure times. You won't need to plan for extensive multi-day stops or overnight stays. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid the peak rush hour traffic leaving the Cupertino area. Since there are no specific stops recommended, you can easily adjust your pace as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the longest stretch without significant breaks is over 14 miles. The $18 fuel cost is a good estimate, so plan accordingly for your tank.
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 40.2 miles from Cupertino, CA, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.6 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 18 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.2 miles or 52m 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 24m
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 Cupertino, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cupertino, CA
This is one driving day of about 80.4 miles and 1h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Cupertino, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Robert T. Monagan Freeway for about 14.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40.2 miles from Cupertino, 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 225 decision points cluster between mile 5.7 and 28.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
5.7 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward I 880 North, CA 17 South: Oakland, Santa Cruz
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 5B
Toward I 880 North, CA 17 South: Oakland, Santa...
7
5.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 880 North: Oakland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 880 North: Oakland
7
18.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
CA 262
Take the exit onto CA 262 toward Sacramento
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 12A
Toward Sacramento
8
20 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 680 North: Sacramento
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 680 North: Sacramento
8
28.8 mi into trip
|
~36m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.48 one way
$36.96 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $19.04 | $38.09 |
| premium | $6.18 | $19.55 | $39.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.75 | $35.50 |
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: 28.1 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 | 24.1 | 0 | $8.44 | $3.86 |
| Efficient EV | 20.1 | 0 | $7.04 | $3.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.2 | 0 | $11.26 | $5.15 |
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
Late night in Stockton on Tuesday
Local time
3:39 AM
PDT
Current temp
52°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.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 39m 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.
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...
28 mi from route
~69 min detour
Free
near mile 38.8
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-intensive experience on this route, with 88% of the drive taking place on major freeways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.6 miles on the Robert T. Monagan Freeway, offering a consistent pace. This drive is characterized by its predominantly high-speed sections, allowing for steady progress toward your destination. While it's a focused drive, the constant movement on these main roads defines its character. It's less about winding country lanes and more about efficient transit.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.6 mi on Robert T. Monagan Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Robert T. Monagan Freeway and Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.7 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 80.4 miles you will encounter 22 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 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.2 miles (CA 262): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Between Cupertino, CA and Stockton, CA, road signs point toward Santa Cruz and Sacramento.
Santa Cruz
5.7 mi in
|
~7m
Sacramento
18.2 mi in
|
~22m
|
via CA 262
About the Cities
Starting in Cupertino, CA
Full guide →Founded 1947
Top landmarks
- • Le Petit Trianon — mansion on the grounds of De Anza College
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 39m. Total distance: 80.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.6 miles on Robert T. Monagan 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 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.2 miles (CA 262): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial. 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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