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Trip from Sebastopol, CA to Stockton, CA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 33m

Distance

120.9 mi

195 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 23m ★
6 AM
2h 34m
8 AM
2h 54m
10 AM
2h 41m
12 PM
2h 39m
3 PM
2h 42m
5 PM
2h 53m
8 PM
2h 27m

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

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Sebastopol, CA

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Stockton, CA

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Trip Overview

Embark on a 120.9-mile journey from Sebastopol, CA, to Stockton, CA, a drive that typically takes around 2 hours and 33 minutes. This route is primarily highway-focused, with 84% of the drive on major freeways, making it an efficient trip. Given its manageable length and duration, this drive is perfectly suited as a one-day excursion, with an estimated fuel cost of $28. You'll traverse the Pacific Coast region, connecting two points within California. The overall feel of this trip is one of straightforward travel, ideal for getting from point A to point B efficiently.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

60.5 miles from Sebastopol, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 23m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Sacramento Freeway 44 mi 50m
Golden Center Freeway 19 mi 25m
Alan S. Hart Freeway 16.8 mi 19m
State Highway 49 10.9 mi 14m
Capital City Freeway 9 mi 9m
Grass Valley Highway 8 mi 11m
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 7.1 mi 8m
Crosstown Freeway 2.3 mi 2m
Longest stretch: South Sacramento Freeway — 44 mi, about 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Sweetland Road

1.4 mi · 5 min · Sweetland Road
2

At end of road, turn left onto Pleasant Valley Road

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Pleasant Valley Road
3

Turn right onto CA 49

11 mi · 14 min · State Highway 49
4

Turn right onto West Broad Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Broad Street
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 16 sec
6

Merge onto CA 20; CA 49

19 mi · 25 min · Golden Center Freeway
Use the straight lane.
7

Continue on CA 49

1.1 mi · 1 min · Grass Valley Highway
8

Enter roundabout onto CA 49

107 ft · 3 sec · Grass Valley Highway
9

Continue on CA 49

1.3 mi · 1 min · Grass Valley Highway
10

Enter roundabout onto CA 49

106 ft · 3 sec · Grass Valley Highway
11

Continue on CA 49

5.6 mi · 9 min · Grass Valley Highway
Use the left lane.
12

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Toward I 80 West: Sacramento
13

Merge onto I 80

17 mi · 19 min · Alan S. Hart Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Continue on I 80

7.1 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 Business

4.9 mi · 5 min · Capital City Freeway
Exit 95 Toward I 80 Business West: Sacramento Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80 Business

3.7 mi · 4 min · Capital City Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Keep slight left at fork onto Capital City Freeway

0.3 mi · 20 sec · Capital City Freeway
Toward CA 99 South Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Continue on South Sacramento Freeway

44 mi · 50 min · South Sacramento Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward CA 4
20

Merge onto CA 4

2.3 mi · 2 min · Crosstown Freeway
21

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Exit 66A Toward Downtown
22

Turn right onto South El Dorado Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · South El Dorado Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
23

Continue on North El Dorado Street

0.3 mi · 38 sec · North El Dorado Street
24

Turn right onto East Fremont Street

117 ft · 5 sec · East Fremont Street
25

Arrive at destination

East Fremont Street

Trip Plan

For this 120.9-mile drive, consider an early morning departure to maximize daylight and potentially avoid heavier traffic, especially as you approach Stockton. With a total duration of 2 hours and 33 minutes and only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing. The estimated fuel cost is $28, so ensure your tank is full before you leave Sebastopol. A practical tip for this route is to be aware of potential slowdowns on the South Sacramento Freeway, as it can experience significant congestion during peak commute hours.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 60.5 miles from Sebastopol, CA, or about 1h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 27 miles or 40m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 60.5 miles or 1h 23m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 7m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stockton, CA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Sebastopol, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Sebastopol, CA

This is one driving day of about 120.9 miles and 2h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Sebastopol, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on South Sacramento Freeway for about 44 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown North Auburn, CA, CA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

North Auburn, CA

60 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

Alta Sierra, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Citrus Heights, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 60.5 miles from Sebastopol, 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

Richmaid Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lodi, California

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch · 22min to go 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12093684279

Visit website

Best coffee break · home stretch

Inspire Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lodi, California

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch · 22min to go 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+12093278030

Visit website

Richmaid Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Lodi, California

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12093684279

Visit website

Allora

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $100 or ab

Sacramento, California

Hours: 5–8:30 pm

+19165386434

Visit website

Noroc Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30

Carmichael, California

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+19164857747

Visit website

Hawks

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Halfway reset 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $100 or ab

Granite Bay, California

Hours: 5–9 pm

+19167916200

Visit website

Plan B Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Halfway reset 3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $50 to $10

Sacramento, California

Hours: 5–9 pm

+19164833000

Visit website

Farmhaus

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Halfway reset 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour Expensive

Granite Bay, California

Hours: 11:30 am–2:30 pm

+19167723276

Visit website

Old Sacramento Waterfront

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Halfway reset 4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour

Sacramento, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19169705226

Visit website

All Season Restaurant & Market

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Halfway reset 4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

North Highlands, California

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+19164184928

Visit website

Inspire Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Lodi, California

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+12093278030

Visit website

Anchor & Tree Coffee Roasting Co

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Halfway reset 3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour

Sacramento, California

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+19163059267

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 1 mi from route ~2 min detour

Sacramento, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Sacramento, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Sacramento, California

+18887584389

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Sacramento, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Sacramento, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour

Citrus Heights, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Sacramento, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour

Sacramento, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Minnie Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Grass Valley, California

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+15302744350

Visit website

Empire Mine State Historic Park Visitors Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Grass Valley, California

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15302738522

Visit website

Micke Grove Zoo

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Lodi, California

Hours: 10 am–4:30 pm

+12093312010

Visit website

Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Halfway reset 3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour

Sacramento, California

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+19164443071

Visit website

William Land Regional Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Final third 3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour

Sacramento, California

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+19168086060

Visit website

Aerospace Museum of California

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Halfway reset 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour

McClellan Park, California

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+19166433192

Visit website

California State Capitol Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Halfway reset 4 mi from route ~10 min detour

Sacramento, California

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+19163240333

Visit website

Funderland Amusement Park

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Final third 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour

Sacramento, California

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+19164560131

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 120.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
1.4 mi into trip | ~5m in | Pleasant Valley Road

At end of road, turn left onto Pleasant Valley Road

Navigation decision point

8
64.5 mi into trip | ~1h 27m in | I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway toward I 80 Business West: Sacramento

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 95 Toward I 80 Business West: Sacramento
6
69.4 mi into trip | ~1h 33m in | I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
73.2 mi into trip | ~1h 37m in | Capital City Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto Capital City Freeway toward CA 99 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward CA 99 South
6
120.4 mi into trip | ~2h 32m 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

$27.79 one way

$55.58 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $28.64 $57.27
premium $6.18 $29.40 $58.80
diesel $5.61 $26.69 $53.39

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 42.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 36.3 0 $12.69 $5.80
Efficient EV 30.2 0 $10.58 $4.84
EV Truck/SUV 48.4 0 $16.93 $7.74

Gas CO2

42 kg

EV CO2

14 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Sebastopol, CA

Late night in Sebastopol on Tuesday

Local time

2:34 AM

PDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Stockton, CA

Late night in Stockton on Tuesday

Local time

2:34 AM

PDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

2h 33m 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 drive leans heavily into its highway-focused profile, with 84% of your travel occurring on major freeways like the South Sacramento Freeway, Golden Center Freeway, and Alan S. Hart Freeway. Expect long stretches of consistent speed, including one uninterrupted segment of 44 miles on the South Sacramento Freeway. While largely a freeway experience, the transition into and out of urban areas might offer slight variations. The personality of this route is geared towards efficiency and covering ground, rather than winding scenic byways.

84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 44 mi on South Sacramento Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on South Sacramento Freeway and Golden Center Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near Pleasant Valley Road.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 120.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (Pleasant Valley Road): Navigation decision point; at 64.5 miles (I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.4 miles (I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Starting in Sebastopol, CA

Full guide →

Founded 1902

Sebastopol is in Sonoma County in the Bay Area of California. It is named after the city of Sevastopol in Crimea.

Top landmarks

  • • Luther Burbank's Gold Ridge Experiment Farm — historic farm in Sebastopol, California
  • • Petaluma and Santa Rosa Railway Powerhouse — historic building in California
  • • Sebastopol station — former interurban railway station in Sebastopol, California

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 2h 33m. Total distance: 120.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 44 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.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (Pleasant Valley Road): Navigation decision point; at 64.5 miles (I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.4 miles (I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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