Origin
Concord, CA
Late night in Concord on Friday
Local time
12:27 AM
PDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Concord, CA to Stockton, CA
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
51.9 mi
83 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Concord, CA
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Stockton, CA
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Trip Overview
This 51.9-mile drive from Concord to Stockton, California, is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 11 minutes. With an estimated fuel cost of just $12, it's an economical option for a day trip. The route primarily utilizes CA 4 and Byron Highway, offering a mixed driving experience. Given its short distance and manageable duration, this trip is ideal for a single day, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. You'll be traveling within the Pacific Coast region for both your origin and destination.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 51.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 47% of it being highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 23 miles along CA 4. This road configuration means you'll experience both faster-paced highway driving and potentially more local road conditions, particularly on Marsh Creek Road. The character of the drive shifts as you progress, moving from more suburban areas into the Central Valley landscape. It's not an entirely monotonous highway grind, offering some variation in pace and scenery.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
CA 4 is the longest continuous segment at about 23 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.9 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (CA 242): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (CA 4): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward CA 242 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward CA 242 North
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
CA 242
Merge onto CA 242
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
CA 4
Merge onto CA 4
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
17.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
CA 4
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 4
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
25.5 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
CA 4 / Marsh Creek Road
Turn left onto CA 4 / Marsh Creek Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CA 4 | 23 mi | 26m |
| Byron Highway | 21.1 mi | 31m |
| Marsh Creek Road | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| CA 242 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| South El Dorado Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North El Dorado Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Grant Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CA 4
— 23 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord, CA and Stockton, CA.
1
Start on Willow Pass Road
143 ft
·
8 sec
·
Willow Pass Road
2
Turn left onto East Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Street
3
Continue on Grant Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Grant Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward CA 242 North
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto CA 242
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
CA 242
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto CA 4
15 mi
·
17 min
·
CA 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 4
8.0 mi
·
9 min
·
CA 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto CA 4
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Marsh Creek Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn right onto CA 4
21 mi
·
31 min
·
Byron Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn left onto South El Dorado Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South El Dorado Street
11
Continue on North El Dorado Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
North El Dorado Street
12
Turn right onto East Fremont Street
117 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Fremont Street
13
Arrive at destination
East Fremont Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.9 mi from Concord, CA · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.9 miles from Concord, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.93 one way
$23.86 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $12.29 | $24.59 |
| premium | $6.18 | $12.62 | $25.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.46 | $22.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.45 | $2.49 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.54 | $2.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.27 | $3.32 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Late night in Stockton on Friday
Local time
12:27 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°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
3 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 11m 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 Concord, CA to Stockton, CA covers 51.9 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CA 4, Byron Highway, Marsh Creek Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.9 miles from Concord, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.93 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 51.9 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (CA 242): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (CA 4): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Concord, CA to Stockton, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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