Origin
Hamilton City, CA
Late night in Hamilton City on Wednesday
Local time
3:34 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hamilton City, CA to Stockton, CA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 57m
Distance
148.2 mi
238 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 47m
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6 AM
2h 58m
8 AM
3h 20m
10 AM
3h 6m
12 PM
3h 4m
3 PM
3h 7m
5 PM
3h 19m
8 PM
2h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hamilton City, CA
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Stockton, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hamilton City, CA to Stockton, CA covers 148.2 miles and takes about 2h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Westside Freeway, CA 70, CA 99 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 52.5 miles on Westside Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.06 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
74.1 miles from Hamilton City, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 2h 57m highway drive covering 148.2 miles, with most of the trip on Westside Freeway and CA 70. The longest continuous stretch is about 52.5 miles on Westside Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Westside Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 52.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Westside Freeway and CA 70. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Broadway.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 148.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 9.7 miles (CA 99): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.1 miles (CA 149): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Broadway
Turn right onto Broadway
Navigation decision point
5
9.7 mi into trip
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~15m in
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CA 99
Merge onto CA 99
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
22.1 mi into trip
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~30m in
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CA 149
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 149 toward Oroville, Marysville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Oroville, Marysville
5
27.6 mi into trip
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~36m in
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CA 70
Merge onto CA 70
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
63.7 mi into trip
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~1h 20m in
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CA 70
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 70
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hamilton City, CA and Stockton, CA, road signs point toward Oroville and Marysville.
Oroville
22.1 mi in
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~30m
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via CA 149
Marysville
22.1 mi in
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~30m
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via CA 149
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Westside Freeway | 52.5 mi | 58m |
| CA 70 | 49.2 mi | 58m |
| CA 99 | 12.4 mi | 14m |
| Golden State Highway | 7.7 mi | 8m |
| 6th Street | 7.3 mi | 10m |
| CA 149 | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| Bernie Richter Memorial Highway | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| E Street | 4.2 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Westside Freeway
— 52.5 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton City, CA and Stockton, CA.
1
Start on West 4th Street
97 ft
·
6 sec
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West 4th Street
2
Turn right onto Broadway
0.2 mi
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53 sec
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Broadway
3
Turn right onto CA 32
7.3 mi
·
10 min
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6th Street
4
Turn left onto West East Avenue
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
West East Avenue
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
6
Merge onto CA 99
12 mi
·
14 min
·
CA 99
Use the straight lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 149
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
CA 149
Toward Oroville, Marysville
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto CA 70
19 mi
·
22 min
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CA 70
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on CA 70
11 mi
·
12 min
·
CA 70
10
Continue on CA 70
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
CA 70
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn right onto 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
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5th Street
12
Turn left onto CA 70
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
E Street
13
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 70
18 mi
·
20 min
·
CA 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto CA 99
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Bernie Richter Memorial Highway
15
Continue on CA 99
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Golden State Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto I 5
53 mi
·
58 min
·
Westside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward CA 4
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
20
Continue on East Lafayette Street
385 ft
·
15 sec
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East Lafayette Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Turn left onto South El Dorado Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
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South El Dorado Street
22
Continue on North El Dorado Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
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North El Dorado Street
23
Turn right onto East Fremont Street
117 ft
·
5 sec
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East Fremont Street
24
Arrive at destination
East Fremont Street
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 74.1 miles from Hamilton City, CA, or about 1h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.5 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 80 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.1 miles or 1h 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 26m
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 Hamilton City, 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 Hamilton City, CA
This is one driving day of about 148.2 miles and 2h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hamilton City, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Westside Freeway for about 52.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 74.1 mi from Hamilton City, CA · 1h 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
74 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 74.1 miles from Hamilton City, 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
$34.06 one way
$68.13 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $35.10 | $70.20 |
| premium | $6.18 | $36.04 | $72.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.72 | $65.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.5 | 0 | $15.56 | $7.11 |
| Efficient EV | 37.1 | 0 | $12.97 | $5.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.3 | 0 | $20.75 | $9.48 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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 Wednesday
Local time
3:34 AM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Mostly Clear
W 2 to 6 mph
0% chance
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
2 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
2h 57m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hamilton City, CA to Stockton, CA covers 148.2 miles and takes about 2h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Westside Freeway, CA 70, CA 99. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 74.1 miles from Hamilton City, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.06 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 148.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 9.7 miles (CA 99): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.1 miles (CA 149): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Hamilton City, CA and Stockton, CA, road signs point toward Oroville and Marysville.
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