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Trip from Stockton, CA to Huntley, CA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

41m

Distance

29.9 mi

48 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 38m ★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m

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 Huntley, CA, CA

Huntley, CA

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Trip Overview

This 29.9-mile drive from Stockton to Huntley, California, is a quick trip that can easily be completed in about 41 minutes, making it perfect for a single-day excursion. You'll primarily be navigating via the Crosstown Freeway and East Yosemite Avenue, with a portion on Santa Fe Road. With a fuel cost estimated at $7, this route is budget-friendly for a quick journey within the Pacific Coast region. The drive offers a mixed experience, suggesting you won't be on a single type of road for the entire duration. Given its short length and the absence of designated stops, this trip is best suited for those looking for a straightforward point-to-point drive without the need for an overnight stay.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Crosstown Freeway 14.3 mi 16m
East Yosemite Avenue 10.8 mi 16m
Santa Fe Road 2.8 mi 4m
Main Street 0.9 mi 1m
North Center Street 0.6 mi 1m
East Fremont Street <0.1 mi <1m
East Lafayette Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Crosstown Freeway — 14.3 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East Fremont Street

501 ft · 31 sec · East Fremont Street
2

Turn left onto North Center Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Center Street
3

Turn left onto East Lafayette Street

385 ft · 9 sec · East Lafayette Street
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 20 sec
5

Merge onto CA 4

14 mi · 16 min · Crosstown Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward CA 120 East: Sonora, Yosemite Avenue
7

Turn left onto East Yosemite Avenue

11 mi · 16 min · East Yosemite Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
8

Turn right onto J7

0.9 mi · 1 min · Main Street
9

Continue on J7

2.8 mi · 4 min · Santa Fe Road
10

Arrive at destination

J7

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 15.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Center Street

Turn left onto North Center Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | East Lafayette Street

Turn left onto East Lafayette Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in | CA 4 / Crosstown Freeway

Merge onto CA 4 / Crosstown Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
15.2 mi into trip | ~18m in

Take the exit toward CA 120 East: Sonora, Yosemite Avenue

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

Toward CA 120 East: Sonora, Yosemite Avenue
4
15.4 mi into trip | ~19m in | East Yosemite Avenue

Turn left onto East Yosemite Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.26 one way

$12.51 round trip

$5.31/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.52 $6.50 $12.99
premium $5.67 $6.67 $13.34
diesel $4.80 $5.65 $11.29

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9 0 $3.14 $1.44
Efficient EV 7.5 0 $2.62 $1.20
EV Truck/SUV 12 0 $4.19 $1.91

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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 Jun 30, 2026

Origin

Stockton, CA

Late night in Stockton on Monday

Local time

3:47 AM

PDT

Current temp

88°F

Sunny

NW 6 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued June 29 at 12:44PM PDT until June 30 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Phoenix AZ

Lake Wind Advisory

Lake Wind Advisory issued June 29 at 12:00PM PDT until July 2 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

Destination

Huntley, CA

Late night in Huntley on Monday

Local time

3:47 AM

PDT

Current temp

58°F

Clear

NW 3 to 9 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued June 29 at 12:44PM PDT until June 30 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Phoenix AZ

Lake Wind Advisory

Lake Wind Advisory issued June 29 at 12:00PM PDT until July 2 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

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

30 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

41m 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?

The character of this drive is a mix, with 48% of the journey taking place on highways. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 14.3 miles on the Crosstown Freeway, indicating a period of steady, potentially faster travel. As you transition to East Yosemite Avenue and Santa Fe Road, expect the driving experience to change, likely becoming more localized. This blend means you'll experience both highway cruising and potentially more varied road conditions as you approach your destination. The 'Mixed drive' profile suggests an evolving landscape behind the wheel, moving from more open routes to potentially more built-up areas.

48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.3 mi on Crosstown Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Center Street.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Stockton, CA to Huntley, CA is easy. At 41m with 48% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (East Lafayette Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (CA 4 / Crosstown Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

131 ft -6 ft

Total Climb

161 ft

Total Descent

42 ft

Highest Point

131 ft

~29.9 mi in

Elevation Range

138 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Stockton, CA

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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 41m. Total distance: 29.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

41m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (48%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 14.3 miles on Crosstown Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 0.1 miles (North Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (East Lafayette Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (CA 4 / Crosstown Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Huntley, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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