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Trip from Stockton, CA to Alameda, 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

1h 26m

Distance

70.5 mi

113 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 20m ★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 23m

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

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county seat of San Joaquin County, California, United States

Stockton, CA

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Downtown Alameda, CA, CA

Alameda, CA

Stephen Leonardi

Trip Overview

This 70.5-mile drive from Stockton, CA to Alameda, CA is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 26 minutes. Primarily following major freeways like the Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway and the Robert T. Monagan Freeway, this route is almost entirely highway driving, making it a convenient day trip. With an estimated fuel cost of $16, it's an economical choice for a quick journey. Both Stockton and Alameda are located within the Pacific Coast region, so you won't be crossing any major geographical divides. This route is ideal if you're looking for an efficient way to get between these two Northern California locations without extensive planning.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway 29.7 mi 34m
Robert T. Monagan Freeway 13.9 mi 15m
Westside Freeway 12.9 mi 14m
Nimitz Freeway 7.5 mi 8m
Castro Valley Freeway 2.4 mi 2m
Park Street Bridge 0.7 mi 2m
Alameda Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
CA 4 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway — 29.7 mi, about 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East Fremont Street

501 ft · 31 sec · East Fremont Street
2

Turn left onto North Center Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Center Street
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 44 sec
4

Keep slight left at fork onto CA 4

0.7 mi · 1 min · CA 4
Toward I 5 South
5

Merge onto I 5; CA 4

13 mi · 14 min · Westside Freeway
6

Keep slight right at fork onto I 205

14 mi · 15 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway
7

Continue on I 580

18 mi · 20 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight right at fork onto I 580

12 mi · 13 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 238

2.4 mi · 2 min · Castro Valley Freeway
Exit 34 Toward I 238 Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Toward I 880 North Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Merge onto I 880

7.5 mi · 8 min · Nimitz Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Exit 39A Toward 29th Avenue, Fruitvale Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

At end of road, turn left onto 29th Avenue

0.2 mi · 22 sec · 29th Avenue
14

Turn right onto Ford Street

359 ft · 13 sec · Ford Street
15

Turn sharp left onto 23rd Avenue

0.1 mi · 11 sec · 23rd Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
16

Continue on Park Street Bridge

0.7 mi · 2 min · Park Street Bridge
Use the straight lane.
17

Turn right onto Central Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Central Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
18

Turn left onto Willow Street

359 ft · 14 sec · Willow Street
19

Turn right onto Alameda Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Alameda Avenue
20

Arrive at destination

Alameda Avenue

Where to Stop

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

city in Alameda County, California, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dublin, CA

35 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

Lathrop, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Livermore, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.3 miles from Stockton, 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 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 46.3 and 68.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
46.3 mi into trip | ~54m 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.
8
58 mi into trip | ~1h 7m in | I 238 / Castro Valley Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 238 / Castro Valley Freeway toward I 238

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 34 Toward I 238
7
60.3 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 880 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 880 North
8
68.2 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in

Take the exit toward 29th Avenue, Fruitvale Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 39A Toward 29th Avenue, Fruitvale Avenue
7
68.6 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in | 23rd Avenue

Turn sharp left onto 23rd Avenue

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.20 one way

$32.41 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $16.70 $33.40
premium $6.18 $17.14 $34.29
diesel $5.61 $15.57 $31.13

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$16

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.7 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 21.2 0 $7.40 $3.38
Efficient EV 17.6 0 $6.17 $2.82
EV Truck/SUV 28.2 0 $9.87 $4.51

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Stockton, CA

Late night in Stockton on Tuesday

Local time

5:12 AM

PDT

Current temp

45°F

Clear

NW 9 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 5:29AM PDT until April 17 at 2:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 5:29AM PDT until April 17 at 2:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Destination

Alameda, CA

Late night in Alameda on Tuesday

Local time

5:12 AM

PDT

Current temp

47°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

2 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 26m 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?

Expect a highway-focused experience for 95% of this 70.5-mile journey. You'll spend most 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 29.7 miles on the Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway, offering a consistent pace. This isn't a route marked by winding scenic byways; rather, it's designed for efficient travel, keeping you moving steadily toward your destination. The character of the drive remains largely consistent, emphasizing speed and directness.

95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.7 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 around 46.3 miles in near I 580 / Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway.

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 70.5 miles you will encounter 16 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 46.3 miles (I 580 / Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 58 miles (I 238 / Castro Valley Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 60.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Starting 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 26m. Total distance: 70.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 29.7 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 Alameda, 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 46.3 miles (I 580 / Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 58 miles (I 238 / Castro Valley Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 60.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park and Muir Woods National Monument (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 Alameda, 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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