Origin
Stockton, CA
Late night in Stockton on Tuesday
Local time
3:41 AM
PDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stockton, CA to North Highlands, 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 13m
Distance
57.5 mi
93 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m
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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North Highlands, CA
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Trip Overview
Stockton to North Highlands is 57.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 13 minutes via CA 99, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward trip connecting two points within California's Central Valley. You'll stay on major roadways for most of the way, making it a predictable and generally quick transit. Since the drive is short and entirely within the same state, it's a simple point-to-point option for local travel or as a segment of a larger Pacific Coast adventure. Expect a consistent, mostly urban and suburban driving environment throughout.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CA 99 | 41.2 mi | 47m |
| Capital City Freeway | 7.9 mi | 8m |
| Watt Avenue | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| North Wilson Way | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| East Harding Way | 1 mi | 2m |
| Don Julio Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North El Dorado Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| La Cienega Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CA 99
— 41.2 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stockton, CA and North Highlands, CA.
1
Start on East Fremont Street
117 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Fremont Street
2
Turn right onto North El Dorado Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North El Dorado Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Turn right onto East Harding Way
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Harding Way
4
Turn left onto North Wilson Way
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
North Wilson Way
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
6
Merge onto CA 99
41 mi
·
47 min
·
CA 99
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on Capital City Freeway
7.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Capital City Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 14B
Toward Watt Avenue North
Use the right lane.
9
Turn straight onto Watt Avenue
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Watt Avenue
10
Turn right onto Don Julio Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Don Julio Boulevard
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto La Cienega Drive
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
La Cienega Drive
12
Arrive at destination
2 ft
·
0 sec
·
La Cienega Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.8 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 56.5 — 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
|
North El Dorado Street
Turn right onto North El Dorado Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
East Harding Way
Turn right onto East Harding Way
Navigation decision point
5
4.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
CA 99
Merge onto CA 99
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
53.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward Watt Avenue North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 14B
Toward Watt Avenue North
5
56.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
|
Don Julio Boulevard
Turn right onto Don Julio Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.22 one way
$26.43 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $13.62 | $27.24 |
| premium | $6.18 | $13.98 | $27.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.70 | $25.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.04 | $2.76 |
| Efficient EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.03 | $2.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23 | 0 | $8.05 | $3.68 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
North Highlands, CA
Late night in North Highlands on Tuesday
Local time
3:41 AM
PDT
Current temp
51°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
1 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 13m 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 is 85% highway, meaning you'll spend the majority of your time on high-speed roads. The longest continuous stretch on these freeways is 41.2 miles on CA 99. You'll transition from highway to surface streets in the final miles as you approach North Highlands. Drivers should anticipate merging onto and off of these main arteries frequently, especially as you get closer to your destination.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 41.2 mi on CA 99.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CA 99 and Capital City Freeway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North El Dorado Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 13m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North El Dorado Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (East Harding Way): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (CA 99): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Stockton, CA to North Highlands, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Watt Avenue North along the way.
Watt Avenue North
53.5 mi in
|
~1h 5m
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 North Highlands, CA
Full guide →North Highlands is in Sacramento County in 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 13m. Total distance: 57.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 41.2 miles on CA 99. 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: near the start (North El Dorado Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (East Harding Way): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (CA 99): 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 North Highlands, 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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