Origin
Marina, CA
Afternoon in Marina on Sunday
Local time
1:48 PM
PDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marina, CA to Stockton, CA
Drive Time
2h 21m
Distance
138.1 mi
222 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 12m
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6 AM
2h 21m
8 AM
2h 41m
10 AM
2h 28m
12 PM
2h 26m
3 PM
2h 29m
5 PM
2h 40m
8 PM
2h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Marina, CA
David McElwee
Stockton, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
The drive from Marina, CA to Stockton, CA covers 138.1 miles and takes about 2h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Carmel Avenue, Del Monte Boulevard, Reservation Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.98 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
69 miles from Marina, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 21m drive with frequent turns across 138.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Carmel 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 Marina, CA to Stockton, CA is easy. At 2h 21m 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 Marina, CA to Stockton, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Carmel Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Del Monte Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Reservation Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cabrillo Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| El Camino Real | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CA 156 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 156 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| the route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Carmel Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marina, CA and Stockton, CA.
1
Start on the route
102 ft
·
10 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Carmel Avenue
194 ft
·
7 sec
·
Carmel Avenue
3
Turn right onto Del Monte Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Del Monte Boulevard
4
Turn left onto Reservation Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Reservation Road
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Reservation Road
121 ft
·
2 sec
·
Reservation Road
6
Exit the roundabout onto Reservation Road
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Reservation Road
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Reservation Road
98 ft
·
2 sec
·
Reservation Road
8
Exit the roundabout onto Reservation Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Reservation Road
9
At the end of the road, turn left onto Reservation Road
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Reservation Road
10
Take the ramp right
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
11
Merge slight left onto Cabrillo Highway
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Cabrillo Highway
12
Keep slight right
6.3 mi
·
8 min
13
Turn straight
492 ft
·
6 sec
14
Keep slight right
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
15
Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
8.6 mi
·
9 min
·
El Camino Real
16
Take the exit slight right toward CA 156 East: San Juan Bautista, Hollister
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
CA 156 East: San Juan Bautista, Hollister
17
Keep slight right to continue on State Route 156
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
State Route 156
18
Continue straight
5.2 mi
·
6 min
19
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
200 ft
·
7 sec
·
the route
20
Exit the roundabout
5.9 mi
·
7 min
21
Turn slight right
33 mi
·
39 min
22
Take the exit slight right toward CA 33 North: Santa Nella, Gustine
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
CA 33 North: Santa Nella, Gustine
23
Turn left onto Santa Nella Road
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Santa Nella Road
24
Take the ramp left toward I 5 North
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 5 North
25
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
38 mi
·
41 min
·
Westside Freeway
26
Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
25 mi
·
26 min
·
Westside Freeway
27
Take the exit slight right toward CA 4 West
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
CA 4 West
28
Keep slight right
407 ft
·
5 sec
29
Turn straight onto West Charter Way
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Charter Way
30
Turn left onto South El Dorado Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South El Dorado Street
31
Continue on North El Dorado Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
North El Dorado Street
32
Turn right onto East Fremont Street
118 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Fremont Street
33
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 69 miles from Marina, CA, or about 1h 10m 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 80 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69 miles or 1h 10m 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 55m
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 Marina, 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.
+
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 Marina, CA
This is one driving day of about 138.1 miles and 2h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Marina, 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 69 mi from Marina, CA · 1h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
69 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 69 miles from Marina, 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
$31.98 one way
$63.96 round trip
$5.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.07 | $32.98 | $65.96 |
| premium | $6.24 | $33.94 | $67.89 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $30.68 | $61.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.4 | 0 | $14.50 | $6.63 |
| Efficient EV | 34.5 | 0 | $12.08 | $5.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55.2 | 0 | $19.33 | $8.84 |
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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 Sunday
Local time
1:48 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
2h 21m 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 Marina, CA to Stockton, CA covers 138.1 miles and takes about 2h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Carmel Avenue, Del Monte Boulevard, Reservation Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 69 miles from Marina, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.98 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 Marina, CA to Stockton, CA is easy. At 2h 21m 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 Marina, CA to Stockton, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Marina, CA to Stockton, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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