Origin
San Leandro, CA
Late night in San Leandro on Tuesday
Local time
3:49 AM
PDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from San Leandro, 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 14m
Distance
62.6 mi
101 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
San Leandro, CA
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Stockton, CA
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Trip Overview
This 62.6-mile drive from San Leandro, CA to Stockton, CA is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 14 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, requiring no overnight stays. The route is predominantly highway, with 92% of the journey on major freeways, making it a quick and efficient transit. You can expect a fuel cost of around $14 for this journey, which stays within the Pacific Coast region on both ends. This drive focuses on covering ground efficiently, ideal for when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway | 29.3 mi | 33m |
| Robert T. Monagan Freeway | 14.6 mi | 16m |
| Westside Freeway | 11.6 mi | 12m |
| MacArthur Freeway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| East 14th Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| South El Dorado Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Charter Way | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 150th Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
— 29.3 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Leandro, CA and Stockton, CA.
1
Start on West Estudillo Avenue
61 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Estudillo Avenue
2
Turn right onto CA 185
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East 14th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn slight left onto CA 185
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East 14th Street
4
Turn left onto 150th Avenue
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
150th Avenue
5
Turn right onto Freedom Avenue
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Freedom Avenue
6
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
this road
Toward I 580 East: Hayward
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Merge onto I 580
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
MacArthur Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 580
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 580
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 205
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
Toward I 205 East: Tracy, Stockton
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 205
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
12
Merge onto I 5
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Westside Freeway
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 471
Toward CA 4 West
14
Keep slight right at fork
407 ft
·
5 sec
15
Turn straight onto West Charter Way
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Charter Way
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
Turn left onto South El Dorado Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South El Dorado Street
17
Continue on North El Dorado Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
North El Dorado Street
18
Turn right onto East Fremont Street
117 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Fremont Street
19
Arrive at destination
East Fremont Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.3 miles from San Leandro, 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 0 and 34.2 — 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
|
CA 185 / East 14th Street
Turn right onto CA 185 / East 14th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
2.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 580 / MacArthur Freeway
Merge onto I 580 / MacArthur Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
4.8 mi into trip
|
~7m 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
16.3 mi into trip
|
~20m 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
34.2 mi into trip
|
~41m 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
$14.39 one way
$28.78 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $14.83 | $29.65 |
| premium | $6.18 | $15.22 | $30.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.82 | $27.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.57 | $3.00 |
| Efficient EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.48 | $2.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25 | 0 | $8.76 | $4.01 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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
3:49 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.
Temperature spread
11 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 14m 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 drive for the most part, with 92% of the trip on major freeways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway, Robert T. Monagan Freeway, and Westside Freeway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 29.3 miles on the Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway. This profile suggests a consistent driving experience, primarily characterized by steady speeds and limited deviations from the main highway system, making it a predictable journey.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.3 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 CA 185 / East 14th Street.
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 62.6 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: near the start (CA 185 / East 14th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (I 580 / MacArthur Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles (I 580 / Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in San Leandro, CA
Full guide →San Leandro is a mid-size city of about 90,000 people (2018) in the San Francisco Bay Area in Northern California in the 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 1h 14m. Total distance: 62.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.3 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 (CA 185 / East 14th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (I 580 / MacArthur Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles (I 580 / Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park and Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial (5 total within detour distance). 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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