Origin
Alum Rock, CA
Afternoon in Alum Rock on Sunday
Local time
3:02 PM
PDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alum Rock, CA to Stockton, CA
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
71.9 mi
116 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alum Rock, CA
David McElwee
Stockton, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
The drive from Alum Rock, CA to Stockton, CA covers 71.9 miles and takes about 1h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Alum Rock Avenue, I 680 North, Sinclair Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.65 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
36 miles from Alum Rock, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 22m drive with frequent turns across 71.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Alum Rock Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Alum Rock, CA to Stockton, CA is easy. At 1h 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Alum Rock, CA to Stockton, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alum Rock Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 680 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sinclair Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CA 84 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Isabel Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 580 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Arthur H | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Robert T | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Alum Rock Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alum Rock, CA and Stockton, CA.
1
Start on Alum Rock Avenue
354 ft
·
35 sec
·
Alum Rock Avenue
2
Continue on Alum Rock Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Alum Rock Avenue
3
Take the ramp slight right toward I 680 North
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 680 North
4
Merge slight left onto Sinclair Freeway
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Sinclair Freeway
5
Take the exit slight right toward CA 84 East: Livermore, Vallecitos Road
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
CA 84 East: Livermore, Vallecitos Road
6
Merge slight right onto Isabel Avenue
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Isabel Avenue
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 580 East: Stockton
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 580 East: Stockton
8
Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
9
Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
10
Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
11
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Westside Freeway
12
Take the exit slight right toward CA 4 West
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
CA 4 West
13
Keep slight right
407 ft
·
5 sec
14
Turn straight onto West Charter Way
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Charter Way
15
Turn left onto South El Dorado Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South El Dorado Street
16
Continue on North El Dorado Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
North El Dorado Street
17
Turn right onto East Fremont Street
118 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Fremont Street
18
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 36 miles from Alum Rock, CA, or about 41m into the drive.
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 71.9 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36 miles or 41m 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 10m
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 Alum Rock, 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 Alum Rock, CA
This is one driving day of about 71.9 miles and 1h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Alum Rock, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36 mi from Alum Rock, CA · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 71.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36 miles from Alum Rock, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Stockton, CA
The final approach into Stockton, CA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Stockton, CA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.65 one way
$33.30 round trip
$5.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.07 | $17.17 | $34.34 |
| premium | $6.24 | $17.67 | $35.34 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $15.97 | $31.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.55 | $3.45 |
| Efficient EV | 18 | 0 | $6.29 | $2.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.8 | 0 | $10.07 | $4.60 |
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.
Destination
Stockton, CA
Afternoon in Stockton on Sunday
Local time
3:02 PM
PDT
Current temp
51°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
1 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 22m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Alum Rock, CA to Stockton, CA covers 71.9 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Alum Rock Avenue, I 680 North, Sinclair Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36 miles from Alum Rock, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.65 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Alum Rock, CA to Stockton, CA is easy. At 1h 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Alum Rock, CA to Stockton, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Alum Rock, CA to Stockton, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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