Origin
Dublin, CA
Late night in Dublin on Tuesday
Local time
5:21 AM
PDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Dublin, 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
58m
Distance
49.4 mi
80 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dublin, CA
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Stockton, CA
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Trip Overview
This 49.4-mile journey from Dublin, CA to Stockton, CA is a straightforward drive that can easily be completed in under an hour, making it perfect for a single day trip. You'll spend about 58 minutes on the road, primarily on the Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway, Robert T. Monagan Freeway, and Westside Freeway. With a fuel cost estimated around $11, this route is quite budget-friendly. Both your origin and destination are within the Pacific Coast region, so expect a consistent feel throughout. This drive is ideal for those looking for an efficient and uncomplicated transit between these two California cities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway | 20.3 mi | 23m |
| Robert T. Monagan Freeway | 14.6 mi | 16m |
| Westside Freeway | 11.6 mi | 12m |
| South El Dorado Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Charter Way | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| San Ramon Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North El Dorado Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Foothill Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
— 20.3 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dublin, CA and Stockton, CA.
1
Start on San Ramon Road
27 ft
·
6 sec
·
San Ramon Road
2
Continue on San Ramon Road
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
San Ramon Road
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on Foothill Road
367 ft
·
9 sec
·
Foothill Road
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 580 East: Stockton
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 580
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 580
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 205
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
Toward I 205 East: Tracy, Stockton
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 205
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
9
Merge onto I 5
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Westside Freeway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 471
Toward CA 4 West
11
Keep slight right at fork
407 ft
·
5 sec
12
Turn straight onto West Charter Way
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Charter Way
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Turn left onto South El Dorado Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South El Dorado Street
14
Continue on North El Dorado Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
North El Dorado Street
15
Turn right onto East Fremont Street
117 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Fremont Street
16
Arrive at destination
East Fremont Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 24.7 miles from Dublin, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 21.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
San Ramon Road
Continue onto San Ramon Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward I 580 East: Stockton
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 580 East: Stockton
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 580 / Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
Merge onto I 580 / Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
3.2 mi into trip
|
~4m 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.
6
21.1 mi into trip
|
~25m 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
$11.35 one way
$22.71 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $11.70 | $23.40 |
| premium | $6.18 | $12.01 | $24.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.91 | $21.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.19 | $2.37 |
| Efficient EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.32 | $1.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.92 | $3.16 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
5:21 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.
Road read
58m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this trip, with 94% of the drive taking place on major freeways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 20.3 miles along the Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway. This route is designed for steady progress, characterized by fast highway driving rather than winding scenic roads. You'll likely find yourself on a consistent path with minimal deviations, allowing for a predictable and efficient commute or transit.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.3 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 early in the drive near San Ramon Road.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 49.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (San Ramon Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (I 580 / Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Dublin, CA
Full guide →Founded 1982
Dublin is a city of 65,000 people (2019) on the northern side of Alameda County, in California's East Bay region. It's an expanding city, constantly making its way into the golden-colored foothills of the Diablo Range on its eastern and western sides. While it doesn't have a historic district or any particularly notable tourist destinations, it's a pleasant place to visit, with some important positives that it shares with its neighbors.
Top landmarks
- • Old St. Raymond's Church — church building in California, United States of America
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 58m. Total distance: 49.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.3 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: near the start (San Ramon Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (I 580 / Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway): 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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