Origin
Orangevale, CA
Night in Orangevale on Saturday
Local time
11:01 PM
PDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orangevale, 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 15m
Distance
58.8 mi
95 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Orangevale, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Stockton, CA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Orangevale to Stockton is 58.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 15 minutes via South Sacramento Freeway, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within California, traversing the Pacific Coast region on both ends. It's primarily a highway-focused trip, making it a straightforward option for a single-day journey. Expect a fairly direct route that moves you efficiently from point A to point B.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Sacramento Freeway | 29.7 mi | 34m |
| Bradshaw Road | 11.6 mi | 16m |
| El Dorado Freeway | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| Hazel Avenue | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Crosstown Freeway | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| Grant Line Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| North El Dorado Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South El Dorado Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Sacramento Freeway
— 29.7 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orangevale, CA and Stockton, CA.
1
Start on E3
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Hazel Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward US 50 West: Sacramento
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Merge onto US 50
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
El Dorado Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 13
Toward Bradshaw Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Turn left onto Bradshaw Road
9.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Bradshaw Road
Use the left lane.
6
Enter roundabout onto Bradshaw Road
81 ft
·
1 sec
·
Bradshaw Road
7
Continue on Bradshaw Road
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Bradshaw Road
Use the left / uturn lanes.
8
Turn right onto E2
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Grant Line Road
Use the right lane.
9
Continue on E2
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Kammerer Road
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
11
Merge onto CA 99
30 mi
·
34 min
·
South Sacramento Freeway
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward CA 4
13
Merge onto CA 4
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Crosstown Freeway
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 66A
Toward Downtown
15
Turn right onto South El Dorado Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
South El Dorado Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on North El Dorado Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
North El Dorado Street
17
Turn right onto East Fremont Street
117 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Fremont Street
18
Arrive at destination
East Fremont Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.4 miles from Orangevale, 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 3.4 and 58.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward US 50 West: Sacramento
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward US 50 West: Sacramento
5
3.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 50 / El Dorado Freeway
Merge onto US 50 / El Dorado Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
11.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward Bradshaw Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 13
Toward Bradshaw Road
6
11.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Bradshaw Road
Turn left onto Bradshaw Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
58.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
South El Dorado Street
Turn right onto South El Dorado Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.51 one way
$27.03 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $13.93 | $27.85 |
| premium | $6.18 | $14.30 | $28.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.98 | $25.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.17 | $2.82 |
| Efficient EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.5 | 0 | $8.23 | $3.76 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Night in Stockton on Saturday
Local time
11:01 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
18 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 15m 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?
This route is largely a highway-focused drive, with 67% of it on main roads like the South Sacramento Freeway, Bradshaw Road, and El Dorado Freeway. You'll experience a significant stretch of highway driving, including a continuous 29.7 miles on the South Sacramento Freeway. The character of the drive is consistent, leaning towards efficient travel rather than varied scenery. It's designed to get you where you're going with minimal fuss.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.7 mi on South Sacramento Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on South Sacramento Freeway and Bradshaw Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 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 58.8 miles you will encounter 15 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 3.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles (US 50 / El Dorado Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Orangevale, CA
Full guide →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 15m. Total distance: 58.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.7 miles on South Sacramento 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 3.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles (US 50 / El Dorado Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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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