Origin
Scotts Valley, CA
Afternoon in Scotts Valley on Thursday
Local time
2:05 PM
PDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scotts Valley, CA to Stockton, CA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 45m
Distance
96.5 mi
155 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 37m
★
6 AM
1h 45m
8 AM
2h 1m
10 AM
1h 51m
12 PM
1h 49m
3 PM
1h 51m
5 PM
2h 0m
8 PM
1h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Scotts Valley, CA
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Stockton, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Scotts Valley, CA to Stockton, CA covers 96.5 miles and takes about 1h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Granite Creek Road, Santa Cruz Highway, Nimitz Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.18 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.
Midpoint
48.3 miles from Scotts Valley, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 45m. Total distance: 96.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 45m drive with frequent turns across 96.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Granite Creek Road 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Scotts Valley, CA to Stockton, CA is easy. At 1h 45m 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 Scotts Valley, CA to Stockton, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Granite Creek Road | — | — |
| Santa Cruz Highway | — | — |
| Nimitz Freeway | — | — |
| Sacramento | — | — |
| I 680 North | — | — |
| CA 84 East | — | — |
| Isabel Avenue | — | — |
| I 580 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Granite Creek Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scotts Valley, CA and Stockton, CA.
1
Start on Scotts Valley Drive
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Scotts Valley Drive
2
Turn right onto Granite Creek Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Granite Creek Road
3
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
4
Merge slight left onto Santa Cruz Highway
21 mi
·
28 min
·
Santa Cruz Highway
5
Continue straight
12 mi
·
13 min
6
Keep slight right to continue on Nimitz Freeway
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
Nimitz Freeway
7
Take the exit slight right toward Sacramento
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Sacramento
8
Take the exit straight toward I 680 North: Sacramento
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 680 North: Sacramento
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 680 North: Sacramento
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 680 North: Sacramento
10
Merge slight left
8.5 mi
·
9 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward CA 84 East: Livermore, Vallecitos Road
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
CA 84 East: Livermore, Vallecitos Road
12
Merge slight right onto Isabel Avenue
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Isabel Avenue
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 580 East: Stockton
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 580 East: Stockton
14
Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
15
Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
16
Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
17
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Westside Freeway
18
Take the exit slight right toward CA 4 West
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
CA 4 West
19
Keep slight right
407 ft
·
5 sec
20
Turn straight onto West Charter Way
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Charter Way
21
Turn left onto South El Dorado Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South El Dorado Street
22
Continue on North El Dorado Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
North El Dorado Street
23
Turn right onto East Fremont Street
118 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Fremont Street
24
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 48.3 miles from Scotts Valley, CA, or about 52m 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 21 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.3 miles or 52m 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 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 Scotts Valley, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Scotts Valley, CA
This is one driving day of about 96.5 miles and 1h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Scotts Valley, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 48.3 mi from Scotts Valley, CA · 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 48.3 miles from Scotts Valley, 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
$22.18 one way
$44.36 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $22.86 | $45.71 |
| premium | $6.18 | $23.47 | $46.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.31 | $42.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29 | 0 | $10.13 | $4.63 |
| Efficient EV | 24.1 | 0 | $8.44 | $3.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.6 | 0 | $13.51 | $6.18 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 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 Thursday
Local time
2:05 PM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Santa Clara, CA
48 mi in
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
7 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 45m 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 Scotts Valley, CA to Stockton, CA covers 96.5 miles and takes about 1h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Granite Creek Road, Santa Cruz Highway, Nimitz Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48.3 miles from Scotts Valley, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.18 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 Scotts Valley, CA to Stockton, CA is easy. At 1h 45m 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 Scotts Valley, CA to Stockton, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Scotts Valley, CA to Stockton, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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