Origin
El Sobrante, CA
Afternoon in El Sobrante on Sunday
Local time
12:34 PM
PDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from El Sobrante, 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 29m
Distance
67.5 mi
109 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
El Sobrante, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Stockton, CA
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Trip Overview
This 67.5-mile journey from El Sobrante, CA, to Stockton, CA, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 29 minutes. The drive features a mix of highways and local roads, with about 58% of the route being on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of $16, this is an economical option for a quick trip within the Pacific Coast region. The overall feel is a practical transition between two points in California, suitable for those looking for an efficient drive. Plan for a straightforward trip with minimal logistical planning needed.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John Muir Parkway | 29.4 mi | 33m |
| Byron Highway | 21.1 mi | 31m |
| CA 4 | 8 mi | 9m |
| Marsh Creek Road | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Eastshore Freeway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Appian Way | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| South El Dorado Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| North El Dorado Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
John Muir Parkway
— 29.4 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Sobrante, CA and Stockton, CA.
1
Start on Sobrante Avenue
49 ft
·
2 sec
·
Sobrante Avenue
2
Turn right onto Appian Way
330 ft
·
10 sec
·
Appian Way
3
Turn left onto Appian Way
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Appian Way
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 80 East: Sacramento
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 80
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Eastshore Freeway
6
Continue on I 80
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
Linus F. Claeys Freeway
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 23
Toward CA 4 East: Stockton, Hercules
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward CA 4 East: Stockton, Martinez
9
Merge onto CA 4
29 mi
·
33 min
·
John Muir Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 4
8.0 mi
·
9 min
·
CA 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto CA 4
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Marsh Creek Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn right onto CA 4
21 mi
·
31 min
·
Byron Highway
Use the straight lane.
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
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.7 miles from El Sobrante, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 33.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 80 East: Sacramento
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 80 East: Sacramento
9
3.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward CA 4 East: Stockton, Hercules
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 23
Toward CA 4 East: Stockton, Hercules
7
3.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CA 4 East: Stockton, Martinez
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward CA 4 East: Stockton, Martinez
5
3.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
CA 4 / John Muir Parkway
Merge onto CA 4 / John Muir Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
33.1 mi into trip
|
~40m 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.51 one way
$31.03 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $15.99 | $31.97 |
| premium | $6.18 | $16.42 | $32.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.90 | $29.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$16
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.09 | $3.24 |
| Efficient EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.91 | $2.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27 | 0 | $9.45 | $4.32 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
12:34 PM
PDT
Current temp
69°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
4 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 29m 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?
The drive offers a mixed driving experience, blending highway speeds with more local road conditions. You'll encounter about 58% highway driving, so expect some stretches of faster travel. The longest continuous segment you'll navigate is 29.4 miles on John Muir Parkway, indicating a significant portion of the route maintains a consistent character. As you progress, the road will likely transition between these different driving environments, requiring you to adjust your pace and attention. This blend means you won't be solely on one type of road for the entire 67.5 miles.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.4 mi on John Muir Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 1.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.5 miles you will encounter 12 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: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.5 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 El Sobrante, CA to Stockton, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Martinez along the way.
Martinez
3.5 mi in
|
~5m
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 29m. Total distance: 67.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.4 miles on John Muir Parkway. 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: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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