Origin
Stockton, CA
Afternoon in Stockton on Saturday
Local time
1:04 PM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stockton, CA to North Highlands, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
57.5 mi
93 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m
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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North Highlands, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Stockton, CA to North Highlands, CA covers 57.5 miles and takes about 1h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North El Dorado Street, East Harding Way, North Wilson Way for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.22 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North El Dorado Street | — | — |
| East Harding Way | — | — |
| North Wilson Way | — | — |
| Capital City Freeway | — | — |
| Watt Avenue North | — | — |
| Watt Avenue | — | — |
| Don Julio Boulevard | — | — |
| La Cienega Drive | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North El Dorado Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stockton, CA and North Highlands, CA.
1
Start on East Fremont Street
118 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Fremont Street
2
Turn right onto North El Dorado Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North El Dorado Street
3
Turn right onto East Harding Way
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Harding Way
4
Turn left onto North Wilson Way
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
North Wilson Way
5
Take the ramp straight
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
6
Merge slight right
41 mi
·
47 min
7
Continue on Capital City Freeway
7.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Capital City Freeway
8
Take the exit slight right toward Watt Avenue North
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Watt Avenue North
9
Turn straight onto Watt Avenue
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Watt Avenue
10
Turn right onto Don Julio Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Don Julio Boulevard
11
Turn left onto La Cienega Drive
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
La Cienega Drive
12
Arrive at your destination
3 ft
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.8 miles from Stockton, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.22 one way
$26.43 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $13.62 | $27.24 |
| premium | $6.18 | $13.98 | $27.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.70 | $25.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.04 | $2.76 |
| Efficient EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.03 | $2.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23 | 0 | $8.05 | $3.68 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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
North Highlands, CA
Afternoon in North Highlands on Saturday
Local time
1:04 PM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 13m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
57.5 mi in 1h 13m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: North El Dorado Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 Stockton, CA to North Highlands, CA is easy. At 1h 13m 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 Stockton, CA to North Highlands, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Starting in Stockton, CA
Full guide →Founded 1849
Stockton is a city in the San Joaquin Valley in northern California. Sitting on the San Joaquin Delta, Stockton is the world's most inland natural port and used to be a major port city. One of the larger cities along I-5 through the Central Valley, it is a convenient stop and offers a variety of restaurants and accommodations for road-trippers. There are several shopping centers and movie theaters and one art museum but few major attractions.
Top landmarks
- • Haggin Museum — art museum in Stockton, California
- • USCGC Fir — Lighthouse tender
- • USS Lucid — 1953 Aggressive-class minesweeper
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 57.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Stockton, CA to North Highlands, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at North Highlands, CA before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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