Origin
Stockton, CA
Morning in Stockton on Friday
Local time
6:47 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 North Center Street, I 5 South, Westside Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 21m drive with frequent turns across 65.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Center Street 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 Stockton, CA to Union City, CA is easy. At 1h 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 Stockton, CA to Union City, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Center Street | — | — |
| I 5 South | — | — |
| Westside Freeway | — | — |
| Robert T | — | — |
| Arthur H | — | — |
| Redwood Road | — | — |
| A Street | — | — |
| Mission Boulevard | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Center Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stockton, CA and Union City, CA.
1
Start on East Fremont Street
502 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 slight right
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
4
Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 5 South
5
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Westside Freeway
6
Keep slight right to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
7
Continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
8
Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
9
Take the exit slight right toward Redwood Road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Redwood Road
10
Turn left onto Redwood Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Redwood Road
11
Continue on A Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
A Street
12
Turn left onto Mission Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Mission Boulevard
13
Turn slight right onto Jackson Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Jackson Street
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 880 South: San Jose
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 880 South: San Jose
15
Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Nimitz Freeway
16
Keep slight right to continue on Nimitz Freeway
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Nimitz Freeway
17
Take the exit slight right toward Whipple Road, Dyer Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Whipple Road, Dyer Street
18
Continue on Whipple Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Whipple Road
19
Turn left onto Union City Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Union City Boulevard
20
Turn right onto Cambridge Way
194 ft
·
9 sec
·
Cambridge Way
21
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.6 mi from Stockton, CA · 40m 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
6:47 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 North Center Street, I 5 South, Westside Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
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.
The drive from Stockton, CA to Union City, CA is easy. At 1h 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 Stockton, CA to Union City, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Stockton, CA to Union City, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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