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Trip from Manteca, 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

20m

Distance

15.1 mi

24 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 19m ★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in San Joaquin County, California, United States

Manteca, CA

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county seat of San Joaquin County, California, United States

Stockton, CA

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick transit between Manteca and Stockton, expect a straightforward 15.1-mile journey that typically takes about 20 minutes. This trip is strictly a day-trip affair given its short duration, making it ideal for commuters or those running local errands. You will primarily navigate via CA 99, CA 4, and North Main Street to complete the transit. With a fuel budget of roughly $4, this drive is highly economical and efficient. Both cities are situated within the Pacific Coast region, ensuring a familiar environment throughout your brief time on the road. It is a practical connection that gets you from point A to point B without any need for overnight planning.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
CA 99 8.9 mi 10m
CA 4 3 mi 3m
North Main Street 2 mi 3m
North El Dorado Street 0.3 mi <1m
South El Dorado Street 0.2 mi <1m
Lathrop Road 0.2 mi <1m
East Yosemite Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
East Fremont Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: CA 99 — 8.9 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Manteca, CA and Stockton, CA.

1

Start on East Yosemite Avenue

118 ft · 6 sec · East Yosemite Avenue
2

Turn right onto North Main Street

2.0 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
3

Turn right onto Lathrop Road

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Lathrop Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 47 sec
5

Merge onto CA 99

8.9 mi · 10 min · CA 99
6

Keep slight right at fork onto CA 4

3.0 mi · 3 min · CA 4
Toward CA 4
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Exit 66A Toward Downtown
8

Turn right onto South El Dorado Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · South El Dorado Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9

Continue on North El Dorado Street

0.3 mi · 38 sec · North El Dorado Street
10

Turn right onto East Fremont Street

117 ft · 5 sec · East Fremont Street
11

Arrive at destination

East Fremont Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.1 and 15.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
2.1 mi into trip | ~3m in | Lathrop Road

Turn right onto Lathrop Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
11.5 mi into trip | ~15m in | CA 4

Keep slight right at fork onto CA 4 toward CA 4

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward CA 4
5
14.5 mi into trip | ~18m in

Take the exit toward Downtown

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 66A Toward Downtown
6
14.6 mi into trip | ~19m in | South El Dorado Street

Turn right onto South El Dorado Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
15.1 mi into trip | ~20m in | East Fremont Street

Turn right onto East Fremont Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.47 one way

$6.94 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $3.58 $7.15
premium $6.18 $3.67 $7.34
diesel $5.61 $3.33 $6.67

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.5 0 $1.59 $0.72
Efficient EV 3.8 0 $1.32 $0.60
EV Truck/SUV 6 0 $2.11 $0.97

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026

Origin

Manteca, CA

Afternoon in Manteca on Sunday

Local time

3:38 PM

PDT

Current temp

61°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

WSW 8 mph 37% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 12 at 2:16PM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning issued April 12 at 1:43PM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

Destination

Stockton, CA

Afternoon in Stockton on Sunday

Local time

3:38 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

8 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

20m 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?

This drive is a classic highway-focused experience, with approximately 78% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You should prepare for a consistent pace, as the route features a longest uninterrupted stretch of 8.9 miles specifically on CA 99. While the transition between Manteca and Stockton is rapid, the shift from highway speeds to local roads like North Main Street requires you to stay alert for changing traffic patterns. You will experience a blend of fast-paced highway driving followed by a quick transition into local urban infrastructure. Expect a functional, utilitarian experience behind the wheel rather than a scenic tour.

78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.9 mi on CA 99.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CA 99 and CA 4. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in near Lathrop Road.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 15.1 miles you will encounter 8 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 2.1 miles (Lathrop Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.5 miles (CA 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 14.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

40 ft 3 ft

Total Climb

18 ft

Total Descent

44 ft

Highest Point

40 ft

~4.3 mi in

Elevation Range

37 ft

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 20m. Total distance: 15.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 8.9 miles on CA 99. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 2.1 miles (Lathrop Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.5 miles (CA 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 14.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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