Origin
Belmont, CA
Afternoon in Belmont on Saturday
Local time
1:15 PM
PDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Belmont, CA to Stockton, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 34m
Distance
76.7 mi
123 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 38m
3 PM
1h 40m
5 PM
1h 48m
8 PM
1h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Belmont, CA
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Stockton, CA
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Trip Overview
Belmont, CA to Stockton, CA is 76.7 miles and takes about 1h 34m via Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway, with a fuel budget near $18 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused drive entirely within California, connecting the Pacific Coast region to itself. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained freeways, making this a quick and efficient journey. If you're looking for a simple, no-fuss trip between these two points, this route is a solid option for a same-day excursion.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
38.4 miles from Belmont, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway | 28.2 mi | 32m |
| Robert T. Monagan Freeway | 14.6 mi | 16m |
| J Arthur Younger Freeway | 13.2 mi | 15m |
| Westside Freeway | 11.6 mi | 12m |
| Bayshore Freeway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| West Jackson Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| South El Dorado Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| A Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
— 28.2 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belmont, CA and Stockton, CA.
1
Start on CA 82
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
El Camino Real
2
Continue on CA 82
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
El Camino Real
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto Ralston Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Ralston Avenue
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on Marine Parkway
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Marine Parkway
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward US 101 North: San Francisco
Use the straight lane.
6
Merge onto US 101
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Bayshore Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Exit 414B
Toward CA 92 West, CA 92 East: Half Moon Bay, Hayward, San Mateo Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Toward CA 92 East: Hayward, San Mateo Bridge
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto CA 92
13 mi
·
15 min
·
J Arthur Younger Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on CA 92
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Jackson Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on Foothill Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Foothill Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn right onto A Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
A Street
Use the right lane.
13
Continue on Redwood Road
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Redwood Road
14
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 580 East: Stockton
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 580
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 580
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 205
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
Toward I 205 East: Tracy, Stockton
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 205
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
19
Merge onto I 5
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Westside Freeway
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 471
Toward CA 4 West
21
Keep slight right at fork
407 ft
·
5 sec
22
Turn straight onto West Charter Way
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Charter Way
Use the straight / left lanes.
23
Turn left onto South El Dorado Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South El Dorado Street
24
Continue on North El Dorado Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
North El Dorado Street
25
Turn right onto East Fremont Street
117 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Fremont Street
26
Arrive at destination
East Fremont Street
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of 1h 34m, this trip is easily completed in a single day, so there's no need for an overnight stay. You can depart at any time, but leaving in the morning or mid-afternoon will help you avoid the busiest traffic. With only 76.7 miles, you won't need to worry extensively about stops, but it's always wise to factor in a brief break if you feel the need. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially if you plan to do any exploring once you arrive in Stockton, as the estimated fuel cost is only $18.
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 Belmont, CA, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.2 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 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.4 miles or 49m 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 Stockton, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Belmont, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Belmont, CA
This is one driving day of about 76.7 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Belmont, 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 28.2 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40.2 miles from Belmont, 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 195 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 30.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Ralston Avenue
Turn right onto Ralston Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward CA 92 West, CA 92 East: Half Moon Bay, Hayward, San Mateo Bridge
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 414B
Toward CA 92 West, CA 92 East: Half Moon Bay, H...
8
3.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CA 92 East: Hayward, San Mateo Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward CA 92 East: Hayward, San Mateo Bridge
6
19.8 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the ramp toward I 580 East: Stockton
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 580 East: Stockton
6
30.5 mi into trip
|
~40m 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.63 one way
$35.26 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $18.17 | $36.33 |
| premium | $6.18 | $18.65 | $37.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.93 | $33.87 |
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: 26.8 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 | $8.05 | $3.68 |
| Efficient EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.71 | $3.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.7 | 0 | $10.74 | $4.91 |
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.
Destination
Stockton, CA
Afternoon in Stockton on Saturday
Local time
1:15 PM
PDT
Current temp
69°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
4 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 34m 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 7.9
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 18.5
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 23.8
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 5.3
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 7.9
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway, with 91% of the journey on freeways. Expect consistent speeds for most of the 76.7 miles, primarily on the Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway, Robert T. Monagan Freeway, and J Arthur Younger Freeway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 28.2 miles on the Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway, offering a good period of steady driving. The character remains largely highway-focused throughout, with minimal deviations from the main thoroughfares.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 28.2 miles.
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 0.3 miles in near Ralston Avenue.
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 76.7 miles you will encounter 19 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 0.3 miles (Ralston Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Starting in Belmont, CA
Full guide →Founded 1926
Belmont is on the Peninsula in the San Francisco Bay Area of California.
Arriving 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 34m. Total distance: 76.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Belmont, CA to Stockton, CA covers 76.7 miles and takes about 1h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway, Robert T. Monagan Freeway, J Arthur Younger Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.4 miles from Belmont, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.63 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 76.7 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Ralston Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Belmont, CA to Stockton, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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