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Trip from Stockton, CA to Belmont, 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 33m
Distance
76.8 mi
124 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 27m
★
6 AM
1h 34m
8 AM
1h 48m
10 AM
1h 39m
12 PM
1h 37m
3 PM
1h 40m
5 PM
1h 47m
8 PM
1h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stockton, CA
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Belmont, CA
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Trip Overview
Stockton to Belmont is 76.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 33 minutes via Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway, Robert T. Monagan Freeway, and Westside Freeway, with a fuel budget near $18 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within California, moving from the Pacific Coast region towards another Pacific Coast destination. With 88% of the route on highways, expect a fairly direct path. This is a straightforward trip, ideal for a single-day excursion with minimal planning needed.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
38.4 miles from Stockton, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway | 28.4 mi | 32m |
| Robert T. Monagan Freeway | 13.9 mi | 15m |
| Westside Freeway | 12.9 mi | 14m |
| CA 92 | 9.4 mi | 11m |
| Jackson Street | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Bayshore Freeway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| A Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| CA 4 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
— 28.4 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stockton, CA and Belmont, 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
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 36
Toward Redwood Road
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn left onto Redwood Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Redwood Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on A Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
A Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto Mission Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Mission Boulevard
Use the left lane.
13
Turn slight right onto CA 92
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Jackson Street
Use the right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 92
528 ft
·
6 sec
·
CA 92
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 92
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
CA 92
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 101 South: San Jose
Use the right lane.
17
Merge onto US 101
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Bayshore Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
508 ft
·
12 sec
Exit 412
Toward Ralston Avenue, Marine Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward Ralston Avenue
20
Turn right onto Marine Parkway
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Marine Parkway
Use the left / right lanes.
21
Continue on Ralston Avenue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Ralston Avenue
22
Turn left onto CA 82
143 ft
·
8 sec
·
El Camino Real
Use the left lane.
23
Arrive at destination
CA 82
Trip Plan
For this 1 hour and 33-minute drive, consider leaving mid-morning to avoid the worst of any potential rush hour traffic. Since it's a shorter trip with a fuel cost estimated at $18, you likely won't need many fuel stops. The route features a significant highway share, so keep an eye on your GPS for any upcoming surface road transitions that might slow you down. With only 0 planned stops, flexibility is key; you can easily add a break if needed.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 38.4 miles from Stockton, CA, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.4 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 17 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.4 miles or 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Belmont, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Stockton, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Stockton, CA
This is one driving day of about 76.8 miles and 1h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Stockton, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway for about 28.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.4 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.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Boyd Service Center
1.9 mi from route
Red Door Escape Room
4.9
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.9 mi from route
~5 min detour
San Mateo, California
Hours: 10 am–10:40 pm
+16504583025
Visit websiteSulphur Creek Nature Center
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Later in the drive, short detour
Final third
2.1 mi from route
~5 min detour
Hayward, California
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+15108816747
Visit websiteEdgewood Park & Natural Preserve
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
3.2 mi from route
~8 min detour
Redwood City, California
Hours: 8 am–5 pm
+16503677575
Visit websiteSan Mateo County History Museum
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, ~9 min detour
Home stretch
3.4 mi from route
~9 min detour
Redwood City, California
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+16502990104
Visit websiteRed Morton Park
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, ~10 min detour
Home stretch
3.9 mi from route
~10 min detour
Redwood City, California
Hours: Open 24 hours
+16507807311
Visit websiteMagical Bridge Playground
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, ~10 min detour
Home stretch
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Redwood City, California
Hours: 8 am–9 pm
+16507807250
Visit websitePirates of Emerson Haunted Themed Park
4.3
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour
Final third
3.6 mi from route
~9 min detour
Pleasanton, California
Visit websiteJump N Play
4.3
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Later in the drive, ~9 min detour
Final third
3.7 mi from route
~9 min detour
Hayward, California
Hours: 10:30 am–7:30 pm
+15109941500
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 46.3 and 76.3 — 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.
7
56.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward Redwood Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 36
Toward Redwood Road
6
58.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
Mission Boulevard
Turn left onto Mission Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
76.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 32m in
Take the exit toward Ralston Avenue, Marine Parkway
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 412
Toward Ralston Avenue, Marine Parkway
7
76.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 32m in
|
Marine Parkway
Turn right onto Marine Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.65 one way
$35.30 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $18.19 | $36.38 |
| premium | $6.18 | $18.68 | $37.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.96 | $33.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23 | 0 | $8.06 | $3.69 |
| Efficient EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.72 | $3.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.7 | 0 | $10.75 | $4.92 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Origin
Stockton, CA
Late night in Stockton on Tuesday
Local time
5:13 AM
PDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Belmont, CA
Late night in Belmont on Tuesday
Local time
5:13 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Established in 1988, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park celebrates America’s maritime heritage on the Pacific Coast. Our 50-acre park has grown around Aquatic Park Cove, a protected area...
18 mi from route
~46 min detour
Free
near mile 68.8
Park Closure: Hyde Street Pier Closure
Caution: Sick Birds and Wildlife, H5N1
Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Celebrate and honor the contributions and sacrifices of American civilians on the WWII home front. Discover how diverse communities lived, worked, and interacted. Many faces, many stories, many truths...
22 mi from route
~56 min detour
Free
near mile 58.2
View on nps.gov
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
National Memorial
On July 17, 1944, a massive explosion jolted the San Francisco East Bay area, shattering windows and lighting up the night sky. At Port Chicago Naval Magazine, 320 men were killed instantly when two s...
24 mi from route
~61 min detour
Free
near mile 53
View on nps.gov
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Experience a park so rich it supports 19 distinct ecosystems with over 2,000 plant and animal species. Go for a hike, enjoy a vista, have a picnic or learn about the centuries of overlapping history f...
27 mi from route
~68 min detour
Free
near mile 71.5
View on nps.gov
Muir Woods National Monument
National Monument
Walk among old growth coast redwoods, cooling their roots in the fresh water of Redwood Creek and lifting their crowns to reach the sun and fog. Federally protected as a National Monument since 1908,...
28 mi from route
~71 min detour
$15
near mile 71.5
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll be on the highway for 88% of this 76.8-mile trip. The longest continuous stretch on a freeway is 28.4 miles, occurring on the Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway. Expect to transition from freeway driving to surface roads after the main highway segments conclude, though the exact point isn't specified. The route is characterized by its predominantly highway profile, suggesting a focus on efficient travel rather than leisurely cruising.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.4 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 76.8 miles you will encounter 18 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 56.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.4 miles (Mission Boulevard): 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
Arriving in Belmont, CA
Full guide →Founded 1926
Belmont is on the Peninsula in the San Francisco Bay Area of California.
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 33m. Total distance: 76.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.4 miles on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Belmont, 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 56.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.4 miles (Mission Boulevard): 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 Belmont, 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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