Origin
Stockton, CA
Morning in Stockton on Friday
Local time
9:11 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Stockton, CA to Union City, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
65.3 mi
105 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stockton, CA
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Union City, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Stockton, CA to Union City, CA covers 65.3 miles and takes about 1h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway, Robert T. Monagan Freeway, Westside Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.4 miles on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.01 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 65.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 21m highway drive covering 65.3 miles, with most of the trip on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway and Robert T. Monagan Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 28.4 miles on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 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 28.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 46.3 miles in near I 580 / Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway.
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 65.3 miles you will encounter 16 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 46.3 miles (I 580 / Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 56.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.4 miles (Mission Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
46.3 mi into trip
|
~54m 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.
7
56.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward Redwood Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 36
Toward Redwood Road
6
58.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
Mission Boulevard
Turn left onto Mission Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
60.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward I 880 South: San Jose
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 26A
Toward I 880 South: San Jose
8
63.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Take the exit toward Whipple Road, Dyer Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 24
Toward Whipple Road, Dyer Street
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway | 28.4 mi | 32m |
| Robert T. Monagan Freeway | 13.9 mi | 15m |
| Westside Freeway | 12.9 mi | 14m |
| Nimitz Freeway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Jackson Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| A Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Whipple Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Union City Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
— 28.4 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stockton, CA and Union City, CA.
1
Start on East Fremont Street
501 ft
·
31 sec
·
East Fremont Street
2
Turn left onto North Center Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Center Street
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
4
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 4
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
CA 4
Toward I 5 South
5
Merge onto I 5; CA 4
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Westside Freeway
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 205
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
7
Continue on I 580
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 580
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 36
Toward Redwood Road
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn left onto Redwood Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Redwood Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on A Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
A Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto Mission Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Mission Boulevard
Use the left lane.
13
Turn slight right onto CA 92
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Jackson Street
Use the right lane.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 26A
Toward I 880 South: San Jose
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto I 880
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Nimitz Freeway
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 880
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Nimitz Freeway
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 24
Toward Whipple Road, Dyer Street
Use the slight right lane.
18
Continue on Whipple Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Whipple Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
19
Turn left onto Union City Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Union City Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
20
Turn right onto Cambridge Way
193 ft
·
8 sec
·
Cambridge Way
21
Arrive at destination
Cambridge Way
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.6 mi from Stockton, CA · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.6 miles from Stockton, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Union City, CA
The final approach into Union City, 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
$15.01 one way
$30.02 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $15.47 | $30.93 |
| premium | $6.18 | $15.88 | $31.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.42 | $28.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$15
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.86 | $3.13 |
| Efficient EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.71 | $2.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.1 | 0 | $9.14 | $4.18 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Union City, CA
Morning in Union City on Friday
Local time
9:11 AM
PDT
Current temp
67°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
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
1h 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 Stockton, CA to Union City, CA covers 65.3 miles and takes about 1h 21m 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, Westside 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 32.6 miles from Stockton, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.01 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 65.3 miles you will encounter 16 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 46.3 miles (I 580 / Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 56.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.4 miles (Mission Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Stockton, CA to Union City, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park and Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial.
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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